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New Castle council issues proclamation honoring Marcilia Petty
Summary
Mayor Valerie Leary read a proclamation recognizing the life and public service of Marcilia Teal Petty; the council approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Mayor Valerie Leary read a mayoral proclamation honoring Marcilia Teal Petty, who the proclamation described as a lifelong New Castle resident, former city council member (2005–2017) and a local civic leader who worked on buildings, police, and parks and recreation issues. Leary said the council and city “express our admiration and profound gratitude” for Petty’s service and extended condolences to her family. The council approved the proclamation by voice vote.
The proclamation recounted Petty’s work preserving the Buttonwood Colored School as a museum, organizing summer recreation programs, and partnering with state and federal officials during her public-service career. Family members attended the reading and council members agreed to take a photo with the document following the vote. The proclamation will be entered into the city record as part of tonight’s minutes.
No formal action beyond the proclamation was taken; the council moved on to routine business following the reading.
