Rosa Jones
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About Richmond's Honorary Street Name Designations
Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
Rosa Jones
Known for the civic leadership and engagement that she brought to her community, Rosa Jones worked to improve the quality of life of all residents of the city of Richmond.
A longtime resident of the Oak Grove Neighborhood in Richmond’s Southside, Ms. Jones served with distinction as President of the Oak Grove Civic Association for many years. Ms. Jones was well known and respected for her work on behalf of children and families throughout the years, particularly through her support of education and youth recreational activities in Richmond Southside communities.
As further examples of her dedication to civic engagement and the well-being of Richmond residents, Rosa Jones participated in multiple campaigns to combat neighborhood crime and litter.
Designation Area:
The 1700 block of Fairfax Avenue has been given the honorary designation of Rosa Jones Way.
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