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Renaming of the Algiers Ferry Terminal
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DESCRIPTION: Adopt a resolution supporting the community’s proposal to rename the Algiers Ferry Terminal the Dr. Rudy Lombard Ferry Terminal. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To support the community and the Louisiana delegation in its endeavors to designate the Dr. Rudy Lombard Ferry Terminal as the new name for the Algiers Ferry Terminal.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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Dr. Rudy Lombard was a prominent civil rights activist who lived in Algiers. Dr. Lombard died in 2014 at the age of 75. He was a Freedom Rider who helped organize the lunch counter sit-in at the McCrory’s five-and-dime on Canal Street, demanding to be served at the whites-only lunch counter. He is also known for his work partnering with local churches to educate African American men about their high cancer risk.
The community including Congressman Troy Carter and State Representative Delisha Boyd have recently approached the RTA about changing the name of the Algiers Ferry Terminal. The Congressman testified on the House Floor recently Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. on renaming the Algiers Ferry Terminal for Dr. Rudy Lombard <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1mChKDePdA>.
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DISCUSSION:
The RTA entered a CEA with the State of Louisiana to operate the ferry system in 2014, the agency has use of the property and does not own the property. Since the property is owned by the State of Louisiana, the agency does not have the authority to change the name, however we can support the community’s efforts by issuing a letter of support to this cause.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost impact is minimal for the agency since there is a renovation project in design and the signage can be replaced during this time.
NEXT STEPS:
Once approved, the resolution of support will be sent to the relevant authorities.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Resolution
2. Letter to RTA Board from Representative Boyd
3. Letter from U.S. Representative Carter
Prepared By: Lona Edwards Hankins
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Reviewed By: Tracy Tyler
Title: Chief Legal Officer
12/3/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer