MURIEL BOWSER MAYOR January 11, 2021 The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman Council of the District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson: In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 305 of the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 2-1374), which established the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development (“Commission”), I am pleased to nominate the following person: Mr. John Tinpe 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (Ward 2) for reappointment as a public voting member of the Commission, fora term to end April 17, 2022. Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process. 1 would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information. Sincerely, Mutiel Bolyser fle Hreee— Chairman Phil Mendelson at the request of the Mayor A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To confirm the reappointment of Mr. John Tinpe to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development. RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development John Tinpe Confirmation Resolution of 2021”. Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of: Mr. John Tinpe 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (Ward 2) as a public voting member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development, established by section 305 of the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001, 30 effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 2-1374), and in accordance 31 with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. 32 Official Code § 1- $23.01), for a term to end April 17, 2022. 33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, 34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. John Tinpe- BA,, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania American Dance Institute, Maryland Opera Aida Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: Francesca Zambelloan Tosca Police Man Wolftrap Opera, Dir: Louisa Muller Madame Butterfly Rickshaw Driver Washington National Opera, Dir: Lelie Swackhamer Dead Man Walking Guard Washington National Opera, Dir: Francesca Zambello La Boheme M.Momus Wolftrap Opera, Dir: Paul Curran The Ring Cycle Soldier/Hunter Washington National Opera, Dir: Francesca Zambello Carmen Gypsy Dancer Washington National Opera, Choreographer: Sara Erde ‘The Force of Destiny Soldier/Priest Washington National Opera, Dir: Francesca Zambello Tristan und Isolde Soldier/Fighter Washington National Opera, Dir: Neil Armfield Norma Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: Ann Meade ‘Anna Bolena Soldier/Wrestler Washington National Opera, Dir: Stephen Lawless Nabucco Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: Thaddeus Strassberger Lucia di Lammermoor Gentleman Washington National Opera, Dir: David Alden Tosca Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: David Kneuss Iphigenie en Tauride Dancer/Wrestler Washington National Opera, Dir: Emilio Sagi Hamlet Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: Thaddeus Strassberger Ariadne auf Naxos Waiter Washington National Opera, Dir: Chris Alexander Turandot Martial Artist Washington National Opera, Dir: Andrei Serban Carmen Soldier/Toreador Washington National Opera, Dir: David Gately Pearl Fisher Fisher/Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: Andrew Sinclair Elektra Soldier Washington National Opera, Dir: David Kneuss War and Peace Soldier Mariinsky Opera Ballet Nutcracker Gingerbread Man Cincinnati Ballet Romeo and Juliet Guard/Page/Monk ‘American Ballet Theatre Sleeping Beauty Courtier ‘American Ballet Theatre Raymonda Saracen Mariinsky Ballet La Bayadere Water Bearer/Priest American Ballet Theatre Cinderella Dance Party Classical Ballet Theatre Romeo and Juliet Soldier/Fighter American Ballet Theatre War and Peace Soldier Mariinsky Opera Sleeping Beauty Soldier Mariinsky Ballet Le Corsaire Dancer/Courtier Bolshoi Ballet Giselle Hunter San Francisco Ballet wv House of Cards UN Delegate/Official Netflix, Dir: Tucker Gates Special Skills: Martial Arts, Body Building, Classical Ballet, Ball Room, and Burmese Classical Dance, Fire Arm Handling, Rock Climbing, Yoga, Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Cycling, Swimming, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Wind Surfing, Painting, Photography and Writing, Languages (fluent): English, French and Burmese. Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 John Tinpe John Tinpe is a business leader and currently serves as the Chair of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development. Mr. Tinpe is committed to developing programs for the community. In the past, he has held Board member positions as Director of Chinatown Cultural Center, President of Chi-Am Lions Club, Board member of | AQUA, and Board member of the Miss DC/American Pageant. Mr. Tinpe previously served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Ward 2. He was responsible for a wide range of policies and programs affecting the neighborhood. Mr. Tinpe also owned and operated Burma restaurant, which was located in DC's Chinatown neighborhood. A Ward 2 resident, Mr. Tinpe received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Bucknell University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser x Ok Ok WE ARE WASHINGTON Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor | To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker From: Betsy Cavendish Date: November 2, 2020 Subject: Legal sufficiency review of resolutions nominating Ronak Desai, Jennifer Hara, Benjamin Takai, John Tinpe, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Tiffany Hsieh, Karen Kwok, Elena Son, and Sina Uipi to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development This is to Certify that tis oftice has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate Dg to call me at 202-724-7681. ies Elizabeth Cavendish ‘Theloha A. Wilson Building» 1580 Pennsyhania Avenue, NW > Sule 300” > Washingion, DC 20008 > Oise (BOD) 724-7681.