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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept donated funds of $65,000 from AMVETS Post #5, and amending the current capital budget to construct the Plaza de Honor memorial on Harriet Island.
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Whereas, for generations brave men and women of this great nation have taken tremendous risks and made significant sacrifices by putting themselves in the line of fire for the betterment of our country through military service; and,
Whereas, the citizens of Saint Paul and the entire country owe a dept of gratitude to the veterans of military service. Providing an opportunity for ongoing recognition is currently lacking in the City of Saint Paul; and,
Whereas, the City of Saint Paul is home to a large population of war veterans, and the West Side Community of Saint Paul has a considerable population of veterans; and,
Whereas, construction of a veteran's memorial in Harriet Island Regional Park will provide ongoing recognition for their contributions and will promote awareness about the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans; and,
Whereas, AMVETS Post #5 has worked with the City to establish a permanent memorial at a place of significance in the City of Saint Paul, and has worked to establish funds to construct the memorial through a combination of City funds and private fundraising; and,
Whereas, Harriet Island Regional Park is located in the West Side Community of Saint Paul and has undergone significant investment and renovation over the last 10 years, and currently is serving more than a million visitors a year, and is a terrific location to showcase this significant memorial.; and,
Whereas, AMVETS Post #5 has worked with the City to develop a design for a permanent memorial in Harriet Island Regional Park. This project will construct a fixed memorial called 'Plaza de Honor' that will recognize the contributions and significant sacrifice of the American Veterans of the City of Saint Paul; and,
Whereas, the memorial will provide a un...
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