WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray; Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and the Council of the District of Columbia invite residents to sign an official Book of Condolence for Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 25th, Wednesday, November 26th and
Friday, November 28th
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
WHERE: John A. Wilson Building
First Floor Grand Foyer
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
BACKGROUND: The Book of Condolence offers residents an opportunity to express their sympathy and appreciation for the life and legacy of the four-term Mayor and three-term Councilmember. To many, Mr. Barry represented hope and justice. He championed policies to help “the last, the lost and the least” – as he would often say. Mr. Barry loved the District of Columbia, and so many residents loved him.