Harold Harris
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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.
Harold Harris
Harold Harris has made a positive impact on the health and wellness of adults, youth, and handicapped residents of the city of Richmond for decades. Currently serving as the Recreation Director for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Mr. Harris has been involved with the organization for 40 years. Prior to this, Mr. Harris served as the Cultural Enrichment Director for the Rubicon drug and alcohol treatment facility, and as an instructor for both handicapped youth and adults for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.
From 1973 to 1977, Harold Harris served as a volunteer basketball coach for Maggie L. Walker High School. Mr. Harris went on to serve as an assistant basketball coach for Smithdeal Massey Business College, and head coach for the Armstrong High School girls basketball team from 1989 to 1992. He is also a veteran of the Virginia Army National Guard.
The portion of R Street located between its intersections with North 36th Street and North 38th Street has been given the designation of “Harold Harris Street” in his honor.
Designation Area:
The portion of R Street located between its intersections with North 36th Street and North 38th Street has been given the honorary designation of Harold Harris Street.
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