Friday, June 26, 2015

A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council regarding the Passing of Ms. Maggie Lee Ingram

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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
Friday, 26 June 2015

A statement on behalf of
Richmond City Council regarding the

Passing of Ms. Maggie Lee Ingram


"The members of Richmond City Council express their heartfelt sorrow at learning of the death of Ms. Maggie Lee Ingram. Council’s thoughts and prayers are with her family in mourning her passing and celebrating her life.

Known as the Gospel Queen of Richmond, Ms. Ingram’s amazing gifts, talents and calling as an American Gospel Musician, Singer, Matriarch and Founder of the Ingramettes, entertained and uplifted audiences for more than half a century. An acclaimed Richmond institution, Ms. Ingram was a humble but powerful spiritual community leader and evangelist who will be greatly missed.

Ms. Ingram leaves deep footprints and a rich legacy for all to honor and respect and her life that was so well lived will be rejoiced and remembered for many generations to come.”


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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
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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.