"The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is not involved in any way in the lawsuit filed by Sa’ad El-Amin on January 5, 2009 in Richmond Circuit Court against the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission fully supports the complete determination of the boundaries of the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom and the proper recognition and memorialization of this sacred site and its remains once determinative boundaries have been established. It is our hope that this can be accomplished through cooperation with the sensitivity and respect that is due to these sacred grounds...."
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
STATEMENT BY
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District
Regarding the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom
“The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is not involved in any way in the lawsuit filed by Sa’ad El-Amin on January 5, 2009 in Richmond Circuit Court against the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission fully supports the complete determination of the boundaries of the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom and the proper recognition and memorialization of this sacred site and its remains once determinative boundaries have been established. It is our hope that this can be accomplished through cooperation with the sensitivity and respect that is due to these sacred grounds.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has and continues to be a great partner in the ongoing projects of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom Area and we want to stress that they performed the study that was requested of them, which was a preliminary study of the documentary evidence, and that the Virginia Department of Historic Resources has always acknowledged that any hypothesis would have to be tested by archeological means.
The Richmond Slave Trail Commission continues to dialogue with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and appreciates their ongoing consulting services and support as we unearth the rich history of African-Americans.
It is important to emphasize that the burial ground is an important priority along with other important sites which the Richmond Slave Trail Commission is currently developing in that corridor of the City. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission has been working diligently to develop an international heritage route that will also include a National Slavery Museum and state-of-the-art Genealogy Center; commemorative signage and lighting along the Richmond Slave Trail; and a Pavilion to protect the excavation site of the Lumpkin’s Slave Jail and Negro Burial Ground.
Toward this end, we are presently establishing a Foundation so that commemoration of these historic sites can advance and be available as national monuments and as international destinations for the world. It is our hope that this vision, and our design plans and goals will increase the economic vitality of our City and bring a renewed sense of history, culture and pride for all of Richmond’s citizens.
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Our focus remains on the larger picture of respecting and preserving Richmond’s African-American past so that we can move forward in an inclusive way that fully represents the richness and diversity of all our residents.”
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has held open public community forum meetings to hear and discuss ideas from Richmond citizens on how to properly memorialize the site of an historic Richmond Negro Burial Grounds located in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. As a result of years of ongoing discussions at the state, local and federal level, a consensus was reached on August 28, 2008 between the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to preserve, rededicate and memorialize land identified as an historic Richmond Negro Burial Ground, which was burial ground for free and enslaved Africans during the 1800's.
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
The Cleanup will be in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School. A South Central 9th District meeting will follow the event in which District and citywide issues will be presented and discussed.
A hearty lunch will be served (free of charge) for all participants of cleanup or attendees of meeting. Please come out and invite your family friends and neighbors to join you.
The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was federally legislated to encourage Americans to action through volunteer service. The legislation was signed into law on August 23, 1994 by U. S. President William J. Clinton.
WHEN Monday, January 18, 2010
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond 23224
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 a.m. - Noon South Central 9th District Meeting
Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
The Cleanup will be in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School. A South Central 9th District meeting will follow the event in which District and citywide issues will be presented and discussed.
A hearty lunch will be served (free of charge) for all participants of cleanup or attendees of meeting. Please come out and invite your family friends and neighbors to join you.
The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was federally legislated to encourage Americans to action through volunteer service. The legislation was signed into law on August 23, 1994 by U. S. President William J. Clinton.
WHEN Monday, January 18, 2010
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond 23224
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 a.m. - Noon South Central 9th District Meeting
Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
Meetings open to the public
WHAT The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time Thursday, January 7, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
Name Process and Procedures
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
Name Architectural Guidelines
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
`______________________________________________________________________
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
Meetings open to the public
WHAT The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time Thursday, January 7, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
Name Process and Procedures
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
Name Architectural Guidelines
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
`______________________________________________________________________
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold Meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold its first meeting of the year. The meeting is free and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, January 7, 2009
4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold its first meeting of the year. The meeting is free and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, January 7, 2009
4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold Southside 8th District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Richmond to honor Harlem Globetrotters, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales and others tonight
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond will honor the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action. It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.
WHEN MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
6:00 -8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
OTHER BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________
Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond will honor the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action. It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.
WHEN MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
6:00 -8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
OTHER BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________
Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
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