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The District of Columbia Invites Residents to Express Condolences for the Late Marion S. Barry, Jr., at Wilson Building

Monday, November 24, 2014
Condolence Book to Be Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm

WHAT/WHO:  Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and the Council of the District of Columbia invite residents to sign an official Book of Condolence for Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.

WHEN:  Tuesday, November 25th, Wednesday, November 26th and
              Friday, November 28th
              9:00 am – 5:30 pm

WHERE:  John A. Wilson Building
                First Floor Grand Foyer
               1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

BACKGROUND:  The Book of Condolence offers residents an opportunity to express their sympathy and appreciation for the life and legacy of the four-term Mayor and three-term Councilmember. To many, Mr. Barry represented hope and justice. He championed policies to help “the last, the lost and the least” – as he would often say. Mr. Barry loved the District of Columbia, and so many residents loved him.