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Council Member Cabán speaks on street co-naming for Elizabeth White Marcum
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán presents a street co-naming in honor of Elizabeth White Marcum, a dedicated community leader and activist from Astoria, Queens. Cabán highlights Marcum's contributions to workers' rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and her impact on the local community.
- Elizabeth White Marcum Way will be established at the corner of 44th Street and 28th Avenue.
- Markham was the mother of former council member Jimmy Van Bramer, who was present with his family.
- Cabán emphasizes Marcum's legacy of public service and her role in strengthening the Astoria community.
Tiffany Cabán
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Thank you.
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Welcome to former council member and my friend, Jimmy Van Bramer.
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Welcome Kim, Debbie, and Dawn.
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I am so excited that today we have a street co naming in honor of the legacy and life of the late Elizabeth Emily White Markham by establishing Elizabeth White Markham Way at the corner of 44th Street and 28th Avenue.
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Elizabeth, born in 1940 in Queens, was a dedicated community leader, activist, and mentor who called Astoria home for over 50 years.
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She raised her children and lots of other children, including community leaders in our district with resilience and commitment working in local supermarkets, advocating for workers' rights, volunteering in organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, a fierce advocate for LGBTQ plus rights.
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Elizabeth was the mother of longtime public servant, former council member, Jimmy Van Bramer.
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Again, welcome to you and your family.
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Glad that y'all are here with us today.
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Elizabeth became a visible and vocal supporter of marriage equality, marching in pride parades, and lobbying politicians.
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Elizabeth's legacy is one of the public service is one of public service and unwavering love for her community and family.
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Astoria is stronger thanks to Elizabeth's contributions to our community.
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We are proud to honor her legacy, which serves as an example for the generations of Queen's kids to come.
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So thank you, and thanks to my colleagues for supporting.
