Friday, February 3, 2012

A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council Regarding the passing of Ed Eck

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
February 3, 2012

A statement on behalf of
Richmond City Council

Regarding the passing of Ed Eck

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - "The members of Richmond City Council express their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ed Eck on his passing, Thursday, February 2, 2012. Mr. Eck was a well-known member of our community for many years and his contributions to Richmond are many and well known and include his revitalization that changed the face of Cary Street and Main Street from Meadow all the way to Virginia Commonwealth University. His commitment to Richmond was profound and his work that has helped to improve the lives of all our residents and families will long be remembered. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time as we mourn the loss and celebrate the life of a man so much a part of our City."


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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.