2 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 7 Number 2 Your Opinion Matters Remembering Mayor James W. Holley III Portsmouth dentist, civil rights activist and noted community leader


October 2012


Portsmouth Mayor James W. Holley III pauses during a visit to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shown with the mayor is that facility’s former public affairs officer, Steve Milner. U.S. Navy photo


BY STEVE MILNER As was the case with many persons,


I was saddened to hear about the recent death of former Portsmouth Mayor and dentist, James W. Holley III.


During the 17 years I served as The Best Bankers. Hometown Banking. townebank.com TowneBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Public Affairs Officer, I had the privilege of serving on Mayor Holley’s Military Affairs Committee—the group that coordinates activities designed to keep the city’s military and non-military folks on the same page in community activities and other matters. Whether it’s coordinating and executing Portsmouth’s noted Memorial Day parades, or addressing


Mayor James W. Holley III was known for his love of America and his City of Portsmouth. Here, he’s shown after one of Portsmouth’s Memorial Day parades. Photo by Steve Milner


day-to-day concerns of both groups, this committee has performed its tasks admirably over the years.


And having Mayor Holley’s


name attached to this committee--plus his ongoing support for it--gave it the muscle it needed. It also helped to have Portsmouth’s City Clerk, Debra White, working behind the scenes with civilians and military personnel.


Mayor Holley believed in


his Military Affairs Committee, just as he believed in his city’s historical and contemporary achievements. His well-known accomplishments in the civil rights area are legendary. He truly was a pioneer, cut from the same cloth REMEMBERING MAYOR HOLLEY PAGE 14


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