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To designate the 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road in honor of Langston R. Davis, Sr.
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, the late Langston R. Davis, Sr. served for over 45 years in the family business of Davis Brothers Construction Company, Inc., including a number of years holding the positions of president and chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, Davis Brothers Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1908 and has performed construction projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, including involvement with projects at the University of Virginia, Virginia Union University, the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond International Airport, the Altria Theater, and the Capitol of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to memorialize the life of Langston R. Davis, Sr. for his contributions to the business life of the city of Richmond by designating the 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road 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 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road shall be designated in honor of Langston R. Davis, Sr. 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 address of any property with an address on the designated street blocks. The sole effect of designation pursuant to this ordinance shall be to authorize the placement of commemorative signs in accordance with this ordinance memorializing the designation in ho...
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