Councilmember Sayles Honors Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker Jr.
SaylesJul 15, 2026
Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles issued a statement on July 15, 2026 mourning the death of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr., a longtime Montgomery County civic leader and educator. Dr. Walker served over four decades in county government, including as the county's first Minority Liaison to the County Executive and Chief of the Division of Small and Minority Business Empowerment. Earlier on July 15, Sayles presented an official Council proclamation recognizing his decades of service at a gathering of family, friends, and community members.
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Source: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, “Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Mourns the Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr.”, received Jul 15, 2026.
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2026-07-15
event — Council proclamation presented honoring Dr. DeVance Walker Jr. at a life celebration gathering
2018-01-01
effective — Dr. Walker inducted into the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame
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