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Board backs resolution supporting bill to name local bridge for Edith Turner (Wani Rumshirah)
Summary
A local historian urged the board to support legislation to name a short bridge near the roundabout for Wani Rumshirah (Edith Turner); the board approved a resolution of support and discussed that the locality would pay for signage as required by state code.
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 16 to approve a resolution supporting legislation to name a short bridge in the Cortland area the Wani Rumshirah (Edith Turner) Memorial Bridge.
Walt Brown, who identified himself as a local tribal chief and historian, presented archival material and asked the board to support legislation being…
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