Johnny Grant.
The historic Hollywood post office on Wilcox Ave.
was dedicated to late, Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant.
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson initiated the bill.
It was signed into law by President Obama on
November 20, 2009
It was a wonderful ceremony. With each speaker
talking about Mr. Grant with love and humorous
stories. He was adored and deeply missed.
Johnny Grants nieces, Betsy Burleson and Julie
Price with Congresswoman Diane E. Watson and
Postmaster Mark H. Anderson, unveil the Plaque
That will hang in the post office.
Johnny Grants Star is unveiled at the top of the
steps at the Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office.
Led by the President of the Hollywood Chamber
of Commerce Leron Gubler.
Also in the picture Betsy Burleson and Julie Price,
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, LA City Council member
Tom LeBonge, Oscar Nominated Songwriter Carol Connors,
Gone with the Wind actresses Ann Jeffreys and Ann
Rutherford. In front, Angie Dickenson.
In the picture Opera singer Brenda Jackson,Postmaster
Mark H. Anderson, Betsy Burleson, Julie Price,
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, LA City Council member
Tom LeBonge, Oscar Nominated Songwriter Carol Conors,
Gone with the Wind actress Ann Jeffreys and In front,
Angie Dickenson.