CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
P R O C L A M A T I O N
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF
MRS. NAILAH BUFORD
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nailah Buford, was a dedicated and valued member of our community who made significant contributions to the betterment of our city; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford was a proud entrepreneur and business owner that not only provided excellent fish for over 41 years Snappers Seafood, the restaurant she founded in 1992 at 1501 Ohio Avenue, but also through her dedication and love for Richmond residents and youth; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford was a person of integrity, compassion, and commitment who touched the lives of many people. Mrs. Buford was a firm believer in community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford got to know everyone who came into her restaurant on a first name basis, and she would always greet her customers with a big warm wonderful smile; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford gave back to the Richmond community by giving out awards to the local children that graduated high school, sponsored Richmond pony baseball, adopted families during the holiday times, hired local people reentering from incarceration, and participants on the welfare to work program that no one would hire; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford believed in investing in Richmond’s youth, she did so by donating the proceeds from her restaurant on certain Sundays to support Richmond youth who needed funds for college. She was the epitome of what it means to give back to the community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buford was a respected and loved member of our community, and her passing is a great loss to us all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Richmond does hereby officially commemorate the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Nailah Buford, a true community leader and business owner who gave so much to the Richmond community. We acknowledge her many contributions, both through her successful restaurant and her dedication to supporting local families and youth, and we thank her for her selfless service and extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Richmond honors her memory by continuing to support and uplift local businesses and community members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Richmond City Council present a copy of this proclamation to Mrs. Nailah Buford’s family, and a copy be made part of the permanent records of the City of Richmond.
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Mayor Eduardo Martinez
City of Richmond, California
March 28, 2023