Family and friends at Theodore K.
Gadsden Park on August 4th, 2012.
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PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION by the Park
Chelsea Parks Commissioner,
recognizing “Theodore K
Gadsden” on August 4th, 2012.
WHEREAS, ParkChelsea is
concerned about the lack of enough great outdoor activities in the
Chelsea neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the ParkChelsea's
mission is to encourage and create more outdoor space activities in
the Chelsea neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, in order to do so
ParkChelsea partners with local institutions to create these
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Theodore K.
Gadsden, was a world trade center survivor, a well respected
community leader and father of 4 who passed away from a heart attack
at the tender age of 36.
WHEREAS, friends
and family have created the Annual Grazhopa Basketball Tournament to
honor his loving memory.
WHERAS, Aug 4th, 2012 is
date of the 3rd
Annual Grazhopa Tournment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that ParkChelsea hereby officially recognize The 3rd
Annual Grazhopa Tournment to be in the best interest of the citizens
of Chelsea and that the site of Park Chelsea's Chelsea Park on
28th St between 8th and 9th Avenue
shall be known as Theodore K Gadsden Park from August 4th, 2012 thru
August 5th 2012.
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Ranger Bob