Richmond often is called a city of lights.

One reason is the “Love Lights” program in which a myriad of Downtown buildings are outlined in lights during the Christmas season.

On Monday, Richmond City Council once again showed its love for the award-winning “Love Lights” program that was the brainchild of Raymond H. Boone Sr., the late founding editor and publisher of the Richmond Free Press.

In a special session, City Council followed tradition in unanimously approving a resolution endorsing the initiative to keep the city brightly aglow through New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Following tradition, the lights outlining participating buildings will be turned on Friday, Nov. 30, as part of The Grand Illumination.

Council President Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District, introduced the resolution, just as he has since 2009.

The resolution provides for the City of Richmond’s participation and support of the “Love Lights” from The Grand Illumination to Jan. 1.

Council Vice President Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District, and Councilman Michael J. Jones, 9th District, were co-patrons of the resolution.