Former Mayor Shirley c. Franklin covers the city of Atlanta.
Shirley c. Franklin, the first black female mayor of Atlanta was Marked by street and a garden named in its honor.
The Atlanta City Council shared the event on its YouTube page. In the past, part of the central avenue is now the street Klin Franklin Boulevard, which is located in Westside Reservoir Park, has been renamed Kliley Clark Franklin Park.
The Honored Guests Commission gathered to celebrate the 58th Mayor and History Creator. The Numbers of Atlanta, including Mayor Andre Dickens, and Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Bedence, are noteworthy. Robert Franklin Jr., President of MOREHOUSE College praised the former mayor for his service and Offered a short prayer To him and those who will travel on his street.
“His service has been exemplary. His resolution was an order, and his love was inspiring for all the Atlants, “said Franklin’s youngest. “All those who walk here are learning his great investments and become better citizens. Let everyone travel to humility, service and communities.
The acquisition of former Westside Reservoir Park was one of the achievements of Franklin’s wedding during his term. The purchase was part of Franklin’s “Clean Water Atlanta Initiative”. Atlanta Ambulance Water Supply is now in the park now bears his nameHe praises Atlanta Bell to start a very small business home.
Franklin spoke to humility. He explained that his vision was motivated to emphasize that he was a little rewarding.
“I have long learned, you do not do the work for thanks or recognition. You do work because you love people and because you see that you love people and because you take a vision, “said Franklin.
Franklin broke the glass ceiling for black women in Atlanta with its mayor’s elections and set the standard to return to one of the southern major cities. At the age of 79, he is now receiving his flowers. Kudos to Atlanta to recognize the icon of his hometown.
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