Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad
Street, Suite 305 - Richmond,
Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC
INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
A statement on behalf of
Richmond City Council regarding the
Passing
of Mr. Edgar A. Duffy
"The members of
Richmond City Council express their heartfelt sorrow
at learning of the death Mr. Edgar A. Duffy, former
City Clerk for the City of Richmond. Born September 28, 1912, Mr. Duffy died
September 6, 2014, just a few weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.
A
true Richmond treasure and dedicated public servant. Mr. Duffy served Richmond
residents for more than four decades; dutifully and diligently performing the many
important responsibilities required as the Assistant Richmond City Clerk, from
March 23, 1943 to December 1, 1974, and Richmond City Clerk, from December 1,
1974 to November 16, 1984.
In
America, government service is considered to be among the most noble and important
work a person can do and Mr. Edgar Duffy’s dedication to our community will
long be honored and remembered. His commitment to
Richmond was profound and his work helped to further improve the lives of all
our residents and families.
Richmond City Council celebrates
Mr. Edgar A. Duffy and his life that was dedicated to the service others.”
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Steve Skinner
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 U.S.A.
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.
