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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ELDER FITZGERALD BARRINGTON DAVIS
WHEREAS, Fitzgerald Barrington Davis passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021, at the age of 77 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing who will continue to honor his legacy of faith, unconditional love, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Fitzgerald was born on May 15, 1944, to Barrington and Gwendolyn Davis in Kingston, Jamaica. As a child, he had a heightened interest in engineering and construction. He embarked on his interest at the tender age of 13 when he started training with one of his community's finest carpenters. He continued to hone his skills while attending Rennock Lodge Government School and was subsequently accepted into Saint Ann Technical Trade School to pursue his interest in building, design, and construction; and
WHEREAS, following his graduation from Saint Ann Technical Trade School, he held several different positions in both the private and public sectors. Early in his career, he worked as a contractor for Gores Brothers. He was regarded as one of the best in his profession and was highly sought after. As a result, he was recruited to a supervisory position with the Pioneer Corporation and ultimately served as a contractor for the Roads and Works Department in Kingston, Jamaica. During his time as a contractor, he oversaw the development of critical infrastructure projects in and around the Kingston area including the Rennock Lodge Housing Scheme project in Rockfort; and
WHEREAS, Fitzgerald understood that his job was more than just repairing roads and buildings and that these investments in infrastructure could benefit underserved families through community development and jobs. He created programs to help young people learn trades and develop their skills. He subsequently employed many of these young people and provided them with opportunities for growth; an...
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