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To designate the 3000 block of Meadowbridge Road, from its intersection with Newbury Avenue to its intersection with East Brookland Park Boulevard, in honor of Michael D. Simpson. (6th District)
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, Michael D. Simpson has been the owner and operator of Simpson's Market, the only grocery store in the Highland Park community, for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, Michael D. Simpson has advocated for the power of faith and entrepreneurship to assist individuals and build the community; and
WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, Michael D. Simpson, as one of his contributions to the Highland Park community, hosts Fourth of July celebrations with music and a barbeque for more than 2,000 participants; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to celebrate Michael D. Simpson for his contributions to the Highland Park community and the city of Richmond by designating the 3000 block of Meadowbridge Road, from its intersection with Newbury Avenue to its intersection with East Brookland Park Boulevard, in his honor; and
WHEREAS, because this designation is honorary only, the provisions of sections 8-7 through 8-10 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, do not apply to the designation made hereby or to any signs erected pursuant to this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. Designation of Street Block for Honorary Names. The 3000 block of Meadowbridge Road, from its intersection with Newbury Avenue to its intersection with East Brookland Park Boulevard, shall be designated in honor of Michael D. Simpson as "Michael D. Simpson Ave.," pursuant to this ordinance.
? 2. Effect of Designation. The designation of the portion of the street made pursuant to this ordinance shall be honorary only, shall not replace the existing name of the street, and shall have no effect on the addres...
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