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PHOENIX — On Monday, family, friends and top Arizona leaders came together at the Desert Botanical Garden to honor the life and legacy of Robin Reed.
“Robin was my greatest champion. Robin was a confidant. Robin was a big brother,” Black Chamber of Arizona board member Marchelle Franklin said. “Robin, thank you for being this community’s wind beneath our wings.”Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said Reed was an important partner on many projects, declaring March 25 as Robin Reed Day.Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs spoke about his many contributions to advancing diversity statewide.
A memorial fund has also been created with Valley of the Sun United Way to continue Reed’s work in supporting inclusion and unity.
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