TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: February 28, 2017
SUBJECT:title
Requesting permission for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council to hold a Civil War Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the East Aurora Cemetery on Root Street.
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PURPOSE:
This event is being held to help educate the public on Aurora's participation in the Civil War.
BACKGROUND:
The dedication is being held as part of AVAC's second annual Veterans Week in Aurora.
DISCUSSION:
The event will be open to the public and its sole purpose is to educate the citizens of Aurora on how the Civil War affected the city.
The East Aurora Cemetery is located in the open area on Root Street, just south of the Fred Rodgers Center and is owned by the City. The stones have been all been removed except those of the soldiers who served during the Civil War.
A map of the ceremony location is attached.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There are no City services requested for this event.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate