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Council endorses community effort to erect George T. Downing memorial
Summary
The council unanimously endorsed a community-led effort to install a statue honoring George T. Downing and read the resolution in full during Black History Month. An author of the resolution, Mr. Roberts, described the memorial as a long-awaited recognition of African American achievement in Newport.
The council unanimously passed a resolution endorsing community efforts to create a statue honoring George T. Downing and noted the proposed placement at the southeast corner of Touro Park. The resolution traced Downing's life and contributions and recognized community groups that had supported the memorial effort.
Mr. Roberts, who authored the language for the resolution, told the council the memorial carried deep personal meaning: "I deeply appreciate the opportunity to serve the city of Newport by helping to erect this...To have this statue here is a testament to the city." The council voted to pass the resolution and thanked the author and advisory commissions for their work.
