Tucson Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres was recognized by the Tucson African-American Community and organizations for his years of service to them.
Dr. Damond Holt of The Minister’s Alliance and Pastor Grady Scott of Grace Temple Baptist Church and Annie Sykes, Vice President of the Tucson NAACP, made the presentation at the June 7 Mayor and Council meeting, in the form of a plaque, which read:
“Presented to Councilman Richard Fimbres for your many years of dedicated service to the African American community and its organizations. The Ministers Alliance, the Minister’s Alliance Community Action Team, The NAACP, The Tucson Urban League, The MLK Committee, The MLK Prayer Breakfast Committee and The Greater Southern Arizona Area Chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association Buffalo Soldiers appreciate your service.”
Richard Fimbres’ community service dates back to: the Tucson Civil Rights Coalition as an officer of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens); working with the NAACP on rights issues and honoring those with the Rosa Parks Awards he helped to co-found; his thirty two years of work and support of the Pueblo Gardens MLK Prayer Breakfast Committee, his work to ensure the continuation of the MLK March and as Council Member, and working to ensure the first voter approved Buffalo Soldiers Memorial honoring African-Americans who served in the U.S. Army from 1866 to 1948 and its construction at the Quincie Douglas Neighborhood Center.
"Council Member Richard Fimbres continues to serve the African American community by making sure that events are fully supported by the City,” Pastor D. Grady Scott said. “He not only helps navigate the system, but he can be seen at the events. His many decades of support is commendable and we are grateful for the opportunity to acknowledge that support.”
“I want to thank the Tucson NAACP, the Minister’s Alliance, the Minister’s Alliance Community Action Team, the Tucson Urban League, the MLK Committee, the Pueblo Gardens MLK Prayer Breakfast Committee and the GSAAC for this honor and I am humbled for this recognition of my work and commitment to our community,” said Council Member Richard Fimbres.
