The Council shall use the person’s given name as well as the person’s surname in naming a public space in the District of Columbia in honor of a person. If the full name exceeds 21 characters a meaningful part of the name may be used on the street signs.
D.C. Code § 9-204.06
Extent of name to be used; use on street signs
Mar. 10, 1983, D.C
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