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2006 INDUCTEES The 2006 inductees into the Raleigh Hall of Fame were honored Thursday, September 21, 2006, at the Progress Energy Center in Meymandi Hall in downtown Raleigh. The Hall of Fame Selection Commission carefully reviewed the nominations before selecting the twelve individuals and two non-profit organizations to be honored in the Hall of Fame’s second year. For more details about each honoree, click on the photo corresponding with each name.
Judge George Bason for his commitment to juvenile justice and treatment for severely disturbed children. Miriam Preston Block for her role in restructuring the City Council to a district system and for strong commitment to the preservation of neighborhoods. William H. (Polly) Deitrick for shaping the architectural character of Raleigh and for founding the city’s historic preservation movement. Dr. Billy Dunlap for establishing Hospice of Wake County and serving as a tireless fundraiser and volunteer for the last 26 years. Dr. Albert Edwards for providing spiritual leadership far beyond his First Presbyterian congregation and for his commitment to civic causes throughout Raleigh. Albert Earle Finley, a successful businessman, for his establishment of the A. E. Finley Foundation which has a 50-year history of philanthropic support in Raleigh. Senator Jesse Helms for creating a two-party political system in Raleigh and for the unwavering courage of his convictions. Vallie Henderson for her life-long commitment to keeping Raleigh beautiful through neighborhood garden clubs and for the preservation of Oakwood as a local historic district. Joseph Holt Sr. and Elwyna for their courageous battle to integrate the Raleigh school system in the late 1950’s. Charles Irving, Sr. and his daughter, Vivian Irving, as advocates for social justice and community leaders in the Civil Rights movements for most of the 20th century. The Junior League of Raleigh for 75 years of improving our community through the effective training of women and providing volunteer and financial support to numerous non-profit agencies across the city. The League of Women Voters for 58 years of encouraging the informed and active participation of all citizens in government and politics. . . . For more information, please write: Raleigh Hall of Fame Or email information@raleighhalloffame.org
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