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RICHMOND â With all of the discussion about which statues should come down and go up around the commonwealth, Sen. David Suetterlein, R-Roanoke County, wants a statue of Booker T. Washington to go up in the Virginia State Capitol.
Suetterlein is asking the General Assembly to set up a commemorative commission to work toward putting a statue of Washington, one of the most influential Black leaders of his time, in the Old Senate Chamber in the Capitol.
âI really believe that Booker T. Washington needs to be honored at Capitol Square,â Suetterlein told the Senate Rules Committee on Friday. âHeâs a great American and a great Virginian, and Virginia doesnât get as much credit as we should for this great Virginian that did so much for this country.â