DC Water General Manager George S. Hawkins was saddened to learn of the passing of Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry this weekend. On behalf of everyone at DC Water, Mr. Hawkins extends his condolences to Mr. Barry’s wife Cora, his son Christopher, and other family members and friends.

“Marion Barry called me just two weeks ago to advocate on behalf of a business in his ward,” reflected Mr. Hawkins. “His voice was not as strong, but his conviction and his mind were sharp as ever. He never flagged in his determination to help his constituents, and despite his stature, never hesitated to pick up the phone to talk one-on-one with me about projects in Ward 8 or a problem he thought needed my attention. A true public servant, he will be missed.”

Many of DC Water’s employees work and live in Ward 8, which is home to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant and DC Water’s headquarters.