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To designate the 00, 100, and 200 blocks of the south side of West Broad Street, from its intersection with North Adams Street to the intersection of East Broad Street and North 3rd Street, in honor of the late Maggie L. Walker. (2nd District)
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of Council, Maggie L. Walker was born enslaved on July 15, 1864, on the estate of Elizabeth Van Lew in the city of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, upon information and belief of Council, Maggie L. Walker established or led several institutions dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of Black people, including the Independent Order of St. Luke, a fraternal society dedicated to fostering economic independence for Black people; The St. Luke Herald, a newspaper of which she was the publisher; and the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, the first bank to be chartered by a Black woman; and
WHEREAS, upon information and belief of Council, Maggie L. Walker died on December 15, 1934, and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in the city of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to memorialize Maggie L. Walker's many accomplishments and community service in the city by designating designate the 00, 100, and 200 blocks of the south side of West Broad Street, from its intersection with North Adams Street to the intersection of East Broad Street and North 3rd Street, in her honor as "Maggie Walker Way;" 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 Name. The 00, 100, and 200 blocks of the south side of West Broad Street, from its intersection with North Adams Street to the intersection of East Broad Street and North 3rd Street, shall be designated in honor of ...
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