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Council agrees to prepare resolution to honor jazz musician Zachary Bro with honorary West Sixth Street name
Summary
After a family presentation, Port Arthur council directed staff to prepare a resolution for a ceremonial renaming of West Sixth Street in honor of local jazz musician Zachary Bro, with formal approval expected at the next meeting.
Port Arthur council members on Monday signaled approval to honor the late jazz musician Zachary Bro by issuing a resolution to give West Sixth Street an honorary name.
Family members and community leaders presented the council with biographical material and asked that the West Sixth Street corridor between Denbow and Foley be given an honorary designation recognizing Bro’s musical career and ties to the city. Emanuel Breaux, speaking for the family, described Bro’s national and international music career and his local roots.
Council members responded with support. The city manager said staff will prepare a resolution for the May 6 council meeting that would create the honorary designation rather than change postal addresses, and would place commemorative signage for the portion of West Sixth Street specified by the family.
Why it matters: honorary street namings are a common municipal way to recognize local figures; the council confirmed the approach will be ceremonial and will avoid changing residents’ mailing addresses.
What’s next: staff will prepare a draft resolution and proposed signage details for the council’s May 6 meeting.
