Contact: Kym Smith
Phone: (336) 433-7309

 City to Dedicate Downtown Roundabout to Former Mayor on June 12

GREENSBORO, NC – (June 10, 2008) – The City of Greensboro is pleased to officially dedicate the Holliday Traffic Circle in honor of former Mayor Keith A. Holliday on Thursday, June 12 at 6 pm.

Current and past City Council members along with other City representatives will gather at the traffic roundabout located on Greene Street just south of City Hall to recognize the former Mayor's distinguished career. Attendees will pay honor to Holliday's eight years as mayor and numerous contributions to Greensboro within city government as well as with various community building organizations and committees by bestowing his name on one of the city's newest traffic facilities.

Expected speakers include former Mayor Holliday, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Anderson Groat and City Manager Mitchell Johnson. Following the dedication, a reception will be held at the historic Carolina Theatre which will also serve as the rain location in case of inclement weather. For more information on this event, please contact Kym Smith at 433-7309.

The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks to increase public safety and mobility through the effective planning and delivery of transportation services and operation of municipal transit. For more information about GDOT, contact us at (336) 373-GDOT (4368) or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gdot.

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