Commissioner Elba Garcia’s district is asking commissioners to name the first-floor conference room at the government center, 702 E. Jefferson Blvd., the “Sylvia Collins Community Room.”
The space is used for public meetings and community activities.
Collins was a familiar presence in Oak Cliff and Dallas County politics, where she spent years advocating for voter participation and other community issues. She served as a Dallas County Democratic Party precinct chair and was involved with the League of United Latin American Citizens and the 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats.
At Collins’ funeral in June, elected officials, activists and neighbors gathered at Kessler Park United Methodist Church to remember a woman whose advocacy ranged from voting and civil rights to immigration and environmental issues.
County officials said naming the room for Collins would recognize her civic leadership and preserve her legacy in a space dedicated to public participation and community engagement.
If commissioners approve the proposal Tuesday, county staff would move forward with signage and other building updates. The county anticipates holding a naming ceremony during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, depending on the availability of Collins’ family, elected officials and the facility.