Viola Pitts (September 8, 1914 – April 15, 2004) was a

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community activist who advocated for her neighborhood of Como, located on Fort Worth's west side. Pitts was often described as a fiery and effective

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. Also known as "the unofficial

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of Como" she helped Como, Fort Worth, Texas receive better funding for the Como community center,

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, and streets in Como. In 2000 she was honored when an outlying hospital clinic was renamed th
Viola Pitts/Como Health Center
When she died she received a letter of tribute from

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and a commendation on the house floor from congressman

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Resolution Praising Viola Pitts
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