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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 18-0252    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 3/19/2018 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 4/10/2018 Final action:
Title: Requesting permission for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council to hold a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Phillips Park on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:00 am.
Attachments: 1. AVAC MONUMENT DEDICATION SE APP

TO:                     Mayor Richard C. Irvin

 

FROM:                     Gina Moga, Special Events Manager

 

DATE:                     enter date

 

SUBJECT:title

Requesting permission for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council to hold a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Phillips Park on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:00 am.  

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PURPOSE:

AVAC will be adding the names of Rory P. Reyna and Daniel Reyna to the Veterans monument as well as a special brick dedication.  

 

BACKGROUND:

Every year (or as needed) AVAC adds names to the monument at the Sunken Gardens honoring those who have fallen while serving.

 

DISCUSSION:

Names are added to the monument as a solemn ceremony done with honor and dignity. 

The event will be open to the public and is part of the 3rd annual Vets Week in Aurora.

There will be a small reception in the Stover Center afterward and the committee is working closely with Park staff on logistics.   

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

AVAC is requesting a portion of Moses Drive be diverted during the ceremony.  Parks staff will assist in determining whether to close the street or divert traffic through the parking lot.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.

 

 

cc:                     Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
                     Alderman Mervine
                     Alderman Lofchie
                     Alderman Franco, Alternate