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The New Journal and Guide
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George H. Banks was affectionately called “the Mayor of Berkley”, a title that U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott called “rightly” bestowed.
Rep. Scott called Mr. Banks’ recent passing on Dec. 26 at age 88,“a tremendous loss for Norfolk and the greater Hampton Roads community”.
“George devoted his life to service to his community and successfully fought to eliminate the inequity and inequality of our nation’s housing policies,” said Rep. Scott.
Norfolk’s elected Mayor Dr. Kenneth Alexander said, “He will always be affectionately remembered as ‘The Mayor of Berkley.”
“Mr. George Banks helped shaped the Berkeley Community by introducing social and economic programs that ushered its renewal.” ....

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