August 2016


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Norfolk Redevelopment Remembers George C. Crawley


VA


Norfolk, –


The


NRHA Board of Commissioners expressed deep regret today on the


passing


former senior


of NRHA executive


George C. Crawley, who served as interim Executive Director upon David H. Rice’s retirement April 1, 2001 until the appointment of Ernest Freeman in October 2001.


“George was one of the first


people to embrace me with I moved to Hampton Roads in 1993. He’s a beloved gentleman whose passion for Norfolk and community service was unmatched,” said Barbara Hamm Lee, NRHA Board Chair.


Crawley made history as the first


African American to serve as Norfolk assistant city manager from 1987 to 1996, responsible for Public Health, Social Services, Libraries, Police, Fire and Paramedics. Following retirement from the city of Norfolk, Crawley founded a management-consulting firm, The Crawley Group Inc., which specialized


in community policing


and related community mobilization activities.


as Assistant Executive Director


Crawley joined NRHA for


Community Building in 1997, with responsibilities Development


for the as well


Economic as Public


Relations and Marketing Departments. In this position Crawley has played a major role in the restoration of the Attucks Theater among other projects. He retired from NRHA in 2004.


His lengthy resume also includes Executive Director of the STOP Organization, leading City of Norfolk’s Model Cities initiative, founding President of Hampton Roads Committee of 200+Men and played an instrumental role in stabilizing Lake Taylor Hospital. He was appointed to the Elizabeth City State University Board of Trustees by the University Of North Carolina Board Of Governors and was also inducted into the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.


“George’s impact on Hampton


Roads is immeasurable. He was an incredible leader, mentor and friend who will be greatly missed by me and so many others,” said Alphonso Albert, NRHA Commissioner.


Crawley received undergraduate at an


from Virginia State University and pursued advanced University University.


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ARRIVAL DAY Remembrance and Commemoration


Discover the history, culture and the contributions of the first Africans to the Virginia Colony.


African Fort Monroe, Virginia Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:30 am – 4 pm Join us as we commemorate the history of 1619 Virginia and launch the 2019 Commemoration, AMERICAN EVOLUTION. TM


Commemorative African Arrival Day Ceremony Produced by


Project 1619, Founder Prayer services, heritage dance and musical performances, lectures. 8:30 am -11:00 am


Welcome Ceremony, Keynote Speaker, Official commencement of 2019 Commemoration. Noon


Performance & Entertainment Main stage music and dance, children’s activities, living history, walking tours, art exhibits, historical films. 1 pm - 4 pm


Learn more at www.AfricanArrivalDay.com and www.AmericanEvolution2019.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 3 Alan Dean: Rising Above Bias Celebrate the


accomplishments of the FIRST AFRICAN-


AMERICAN OFFICER to serve on the Battleship Wisconsin!


• One of only 6 commissioned African-American officers on active duty in the U.S. Navy when he served on the ship.


• Graduate of Newport, RI, Officer Candidate School (OCS)


• Embassy attache’ in Ghana and Rwanda.


OPENS JULY 22 Battleship Wisconsin Wardroom Included in Admission


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