[Summit] Park naming

[Ethan Gyles]

Hi again, neighbors,

We're very happy to announce that the Board of Parks Commissioners has
voted unanimously on our proposal to rename the park at the corner of
Summit Avenue and Ninth Street after the late Kerry Kohring. We really
appreciate the kind comments about Kerry made by Mayor Elorza, who chairs
the board, and his fellow Commissioners. Thanks are due to our fellow
community organizations in the Summit Community Garden group and the
Friends of the Park for supporting this proposal. Thank you to State
Senator Gayle Goldin, State Representative Aaron Regunberg, and City
Councilor Nirva Lafortune for your letters of support. Thank you to Monica
Anderson of Miriam Hospital (where Kerry volunteered) for your letter of
support as well. Kerry's reputation preceded him and all of this is a
testament to his decency and devotion to our community. Stay tuned for a
dedication, hopefully later in the spring!

Best,
Ethan Gyles
President, SNA

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 9:42 AM, Ethan Gyles <ethangy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi neighbors,
>
> The SNA phas petitioned the Board of Parks Commissioners to name the small
> park at the corner of Summit Avenue and Ninth Street after the late Kerry
> Kohring. We’ve done so with letters of support from the Summit Community
> Garden group, the Friends of the Park, and our local elected officials. For
> those who didn’t know Kerry from his wonderful volunteer work and
> leadership around the community, a memoriam is here: http://www.sna.
> providence.ri.us/our-friend-kerry-kohring/
>
> There will be a public meeting of the Board of Parks Commissioners to
> consider the proposal this coming Monday, March 19, 8:15-9:15am, at the
> Boathouse (Parks Dept. headquarters) in Roger Williams Park at 1000
> Elmwood Avenue.
>
> Best,
> Ethan Gyles
> President, SNA
>
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