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I}1~ , r~? A RESOWTION RENAMING THE LAWNWOOD
•;~~~~'S a~l~~ RECREATION AREA AS "JOHN 6. PARK SPORTS
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JOHN B. PARK'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS COUNTY
COMMISSIONER FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY AND HIS
DEVOTION TO RECREATION IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. In 1952, John B. Park began coaching Little League with the Rotary Team. In 1954, he coached the
Rotary Team to the American League Championship. While doing so, he helped develop Elks Park
for little league.
2. Mr. Park was named Man ofthe Yearfrom 1952 to 1954 and was presented with the honor in 1954
by C.R. Minton .
3. In 1956 and 1957, he served as President of the Fort Pierce/St. Lucie County Chamber of
Commerce.
4. Mr. Park served on the St. Lucie County Recreation Board from 1955 to 1961 and from 1965 to
1977 and was elected Chairman of the Recreation Board after the death of Broward Poppell.
5. In 1964, Mr. Park was elected to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners where he was
sworn in by Roger Poitras. He continued to serve for four terms for a total of 16 years.
6. In 1966, Mr. Park served as one of the co-Chairmen for the development of Lawnwood Complex
and was instrumental in getting the first two initial baseball fields, #1 and #2, completed.
7. In 1977, the Civic Centerand the Administration Building were built and dedicated by Mr. Park. The
project cost 21 million dollars to build and was paid for by revenue sharing.
8. Mr. Park was instrumental in spending money on recreation. He obtained grant funding to develop
projects such as White City Recreation Area, Sheraton Park Recreation Area, Paradise Park,
Lakewood Park and South Beach Boardwalk.
9. During his sixteen years on the Board of County Commissioners, Mr. Park was also involved in the
creation of the Special Olympics, T-Ball program, Bicycle Rodeo, Open Space Park in Lincoln Park
and the Savanna's Recreation Campground.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby rename the Lawnwood Recreation Area as "JOHN B. PARK SPORTS
COMPLEX" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida to enjoy the many pleasures
available in St. Lucie County, due to the tremendous dedication and earnest efforts of Mr. John B.
Park.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTEQ tha5~14~~day ofDecember2010.
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