Honorary street name designations are intended to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. The designation is a temporary assignment of the honorarium and shall not interfere with the official name of the street. Honorary Street Designations do not change the official name of the street, as they are only symbolic.

Proposal

Current Name: Hopkins Street

Proposed Honorary Name: “Coach Ronald Booker Way”

Location: Hopkins Street between West Victory Drive and West 48th Street

This item has met all the requirements of Article E: Naming of Public Property.

Statement of Reason - Community Contribution

Coach Ronald Booker was the Head Coach of the Alfred Ely Beach High School “Lady Bulldogs” for 34 years. He has also served as an assistant coach for the boys’ basketball team, as well as serving as the Athletic Director. Coach Booker was also a Special Assistant Coach to the women’s basketball team at Savannah State University. He is an alumnus of both Beach High School and Savannah State, so he has given back to his alma maters. Additionally, Coach Booker was involved as a volunteer with the John S. Delaware Center and other civic organizations. He was seen as a father figure to many of his 1500+ student-athletes over the course of his career. 

Approval