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Designating Northwest Street as an Honorary Street in Memory of De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn
For the purpose of commemorating longtime City resident De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn by the honorary designation of Northwest Street, located between Church Circle and College Creek, as 'De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn Way'.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 5-26
Introduced by: Mayor Littmann
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderwoman Contee,
Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Smith-Brown, and Alderwoman Allsup-Johnson
A RESOLUTION concerning
Designating Northwest Street as an Honorary Street
In Memory of De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn
FOR the purpose of commemorating longtime City resident De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn by the honorary designation of Northwest Street, located between Church Circle and College Creek, as 'De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn Way'.
WHEREAS, The City of Annapolis recognizes the profound impact of individuals who dedicate their lives to the betterment of our community through leadership, civic engagement, and an unwavering commitment to justice; and
WHEREAS, De Lorma "Dee" Goodwyn (1950-2026) was a lifelong Annapolitan, a graduate of Annapolis High School and the University of Maryland, whose deep roots in this City informed her lifelong service; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Goodwyn was a founding member and a pillar of the Caucus of African American Leaders, where she worked tirelessly to amplify the voices of the marginalized and strengthen the fabric of our local democracy; and
WHEREAS, Her vision and persistence were instrumental in the establishment of the Guardians of the First Amendment Memorial, honoring the journalists and staff killed at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018 and ensuring that the legacy of those who defend our fundamental First Amendment rights is preserved for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Goodwyn was a fierce champion for the recognition of all Maryland's leaders, leading the efforts for the Parren J. Mitchell Memorial loc...
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