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To designate [that portion of P Street located between its intersection with] the 1100 Block of North 28th Street [and its intersection with North 29th Street] in honor of Dr. Paul Nichols as "Paul Nichols Way."
(As Amended)
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, the late Dr. Paul Nichols, received his Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Union University, his Master of Arts from the Union - Presbyterian School of Christian Education, (now Union Presbyterian Seminary), and his Doctorate of Education from American University and Wesley Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, as a leader in the religious life of the city of Richmond, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and nationally, Dr. Paul Nichols served on the boards of the Virginia Institute for Pastoral Care, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the Baptist Minsters Conference, the Richmond Black Clergy Association, the Baptist General Convention of Virginia, the American Baptist Churches of the South, the American Baptist Church, and the American Baptist Women in Ministry; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to memorialize the life of Dr. Paul Nichols for his contributions to the religious life of the city of Richmond by designating [that portion of P Street located between its intersection with] the 1100 Block of North 28th Street [and its intersection with North 29th Street] in his honor as "Paul Nichols 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 Names. The [portion of P Street located between its intersection with] 1100 Block of North 28th Street [and its intersection with North 29th Street] shall be designated in honor of Dr. Paul Nichols a...
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