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L to R: Jerry Cooper, Bill Lancaster, Tom Taylor (Chairman), Bill Walker, Lou Zaeske, Regina Opersteny, Dipankar Sen.
Other members not present: Cal Boykin, Jr., Katie Elrod, William T. Harper, Ann Weaver Hart, Janette Hedge, HIllary Jessup, Neal Nutall, Arsenio Rodrigues, Julie Schultz, Betty Stetz, Davdi Wood, Joanna L. Yeager
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning 6. Development Services
February 1, 2006
Dear Folks,
The City of College Station Historic Preservation Committee and Office of Neighborhood Services invites you to
participate in an exciting community heritage project. The City of College Station Director of Parks & Recreation
Steve Beachy has requested assistance to provide an historical, interpretive walk that provides a brief overview of
the significant events that have shaped the development of America since 1776."
Our participation will involve preparing the interpretive content for a one mile walking path called, "America's Mile"
to be located in Phase II of Veterans Park. Every twenty feet in the walking path will represent one year of
America's history. So we will be creating a timeline of local, state, and national events from 1776 until the present.
We are looking for members of the community whose areas of expertise include history, writing, research and /or
community involvement. A team well versed in these areas would seek documented input from various sources
and compile a list of possible events for consideration.
The formation of this timeline is a short -term project to be finished in a matter of months. This heritage feature to
be included in Veterans Park will be a wonderful addition for families, school children and guests to our City.
If you are interested in serving on this America's Mile Committee, please let us know by Friday, February 10
America's Mile Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, February, 15 at 1:15 p.m.
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive, Room 127.
Regular Project Coordination Meetings
1 and 3 Wednesday of each month
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
March thru June (contingent on project completion.)
College Station Conference Center, Room 107
Committee members are invited to attend the City of College Station Exploring History Lunch Lectures on the third
Wednesday of each month that are held from 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. at the College Station Conference Center.
We look forward to hearing from you! You may contact us at 764 -6262 or by email at kelrodCa cstx.gov or
aboykin(&cstx.gov
Warmest Regards,
C
Katie Elrod Anne Boykin
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Heritage Volunteer Coordinator
P.O. BOX 9960 • 1101 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION • TEXAS • 77842
979.764.3570
www.cstx.gov