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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 11/17/2020
District D
Item Creation Date: 8/13/2020

PLN - Proposed Honorary Street Marker for Clifford Branch, Jr.

Agenda Item#: 1.


 
                               
Summary:

RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning & Development Department for approval of an Honorary Street Marker honoring CLIFFORD BRANCH, JR. to be located within the 4800 block of Larkspur Street at 4833 Larkspur Street - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

Background:

The Planning and Development Department received a request for an Honorary Street Marker recognizing Clifford Branch, Jr., a native of Houston's Sunnyside community. Cliff excelled in football and track had a successful 14-year career as a wide receiver in the National Football League, earning several awards and recognitions, including three Super Bowl rings. He also gave back to his community and donated a new track field to Worthing Senior High School for the school's track team.  

 

The Honorary Street Marker will be located within the 4800 block of Larkspur Street, at 4833 Larkspur Street. The proposed marker is in compliance with the City’s Honorary Marker Policy. The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council pass a resolution establishing the street marker.

 

 

 

 

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Margaret Wallace Brown, AICP

Director

Planning and Development Department

Contact Information:

Anna Sedillo

832-393-6578

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