Cityscape // Among those attending or participating in the ceremony were City Council President Chris Hilbert, who sponsored the city legislation for the honorary street sign; Delegate Jeff Bourne, who represents the 71st House District, which Dr. Lambert represented before serving in the state Senate from 1986 to 2008; City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson; Dr. Monroe Harris; Dr. Lambert’s widow, Carolyn M. Lambert; sons, Benjamin Lambert IV and Charles J. Lambert; daughter, Ann-Frances Lambert; grandchildren and family members. A congenial and influential figure, Dr. Lambert pushed for funding for public schools and higher education during his time in the legislature. He died in March 2014 at age 77.
