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BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARTY MARKOWITZ PARTICIPATES IN THE JAMES E. DAVIS MEMORIAL TREE DEDICATION AT THE BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

Photographs by Kathryn Kirk Borough President Markowitz and invited guests celebrate the life and legacy of the late James E. Davis as a tree in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is dedicated in his memory. Pictured from left to right are: Councilmember Mike Nelson; Councilmember David Weprin; Brother Geoffrey Davis; Mother Thelma Davis; State Senator Carl Andrews; Council Speaker Gifford Miller; Councilmember Letitia James; and Borough President Marty Markowitz.

On Tuesday, July 20th, Borough President Marty Markowitz joined Davis family members, members of the New York City Council, Brooklyn Botanic Garden President Judith Zuk, and Prospect Park Alliance President Tupper Thomas at a dedication ceremony for the James E. Davis Memorial Tree in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. A “Liberty Oak” was planted as a symbol of strength. The ceremony was sponsored by the Heart of Brooklyn.

In addition to Borough President Markowitz, several elected officials and community leaders spoke of Councilmember Davis’ dedicated service and his commitment to a better New York for all residents. The speakers were: Council Speaker Gifford Miller, Councilmember Letitia James, Brooklyn Botanic Garden President Judith Zuk and Prospect Park Alliance President Tupper Thomas. Councilmember Davis’s brother Geoffrey A. Davis spoke on behalf of the family.

City Councilman James E. Davis represented the 35th Council District and strongly advocated for a better quality of life for all Brooklynites and New Yorkers. Prior to joining the City Council, Davis was a New York City Police Officer.