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Mayor's Office
DATE: May 26, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Martinez
Subject: Proclamation Honoring Abigail Sims -Evelyn for Her Service and Contributions to Literacy and Community
Uplift in Richmond
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council will present a proclamation honoring
Abigail Sims-Evelyn for her dedicated service to the
Richmond community through the Literacy for Every
Adult Program (LEAP), and for her lasting contributions to literacy, education, and community empowerment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION honoring Abigail Sims-Evelyn for her
compassionate leadership, dedicated service, and
enduring contributions to literacy, learning, and
community uplift in the City of Richmond – Mayor
Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Abigail Sims-Evelyn is being honored for her meaningful service to the Richmond community and her leadership as Director of the Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP). Through her AGENDA
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work, she helped expand access to literacy and learning opportunities for adults, recognizing that reading is more than a skill; it is a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and self-determination.
Her leadership was marked by compassion, patience, and a deep commitment to uplifting every learner who entered the program. Abigail supported students not only in building literacy skills, but also in gaining confidence, independence, and a greater sense of possibility for themselves and their families.
Her influence extended beyond the classroom and strengthened the broader Richmond community. By championing literacy, Abigail helped empower residents, strengthen neighborhoods, and open doors for lifelong learning.
This proclamation honors Abigail Sims-Evelyn for her service, leadership, and enduring contributions to literacy, education, and community uplift in the City of Richmond.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation Honoring the Abigail Sims-Evelyn