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1993-02-07 .J ~~ TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREA T/ON COMMISSION , ,) ... 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS. N.Y. 12590 February 7, 1992 1. We, the Recreation Commission accept that there is a need for our Town to recognize in some way the tragic loss of some of our citizenry and/or the contribution that they have made to their respective organization or to the Town. 2. The request to do something to honor Jason Smith has prompted us to look at the situation and to develop a policy that would be presented ~o the Town Board for their approval. 3. We have been requested to place a stone bearing the name of Jason Smith near the flag pole at Robinson Lane. 4. After much discussion and truly heart searching thought, we have concluded this would not be the right thing to do. In honoring one we would be hurting others, therefore, we must reject that request. 5. We do feel that some action should be taken and we have decided to recommend that a stone be placed at the flagpole site at Robinson Lane, but this stone be dedicated to past, present and future citizens that both the Little League and the Recreation Commission agree on. . 6. For future consideration, we submit a proposal for the Town Boards review and approval. (See Attached) TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREA nON CO!vIMISSION 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS. N.Y. 12590 PROPOSAL ERECTING MONUMENTS, DEDICATING PARKS OR FIELDS DONATIONS AND/OR PROPOSALS FOR DEDICATIONS (/ #1. Must be submitted to the Recreation Commission of the Town of Wappinger. Upon review and discussion at a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled meetings, the Recreation Commission will either reject or re~ommend the proposal to the Town Board for their acceptance. #2. Proposals for donations and/or dedications at Robinson Lane to honor' individuals for service to Little League must be proposed and recommended to the Little League Board. The Little League Board upon acceptance of a proposal must submit the proposal or amended proposal to the Recreation Commission as stated in #1 above. #3. Proposals for donations and/or dedications at Rockingham Park and/or Airport Park to honor individuals for service to Soccer must be proposed and recommended to the Soccer League Board. The Soccer League Board upon acceptance of a proposal must submit the proposal to the Recreation Commission : 'as stated in #1 above. #4. Proposals for donation and/or dedication at any of the remaining Town Recreation areas must be submitted to the Director of Recreation for presentation to the Recreation Commission. #5. Presentation of the proposals will be done at the first reading. Presenters will be invited to this meeting to offer evidence in support of the proposal. #6. Naming of fields and/or Parks and recreation areas. The naming of such will be based upon: 1. contribution to or at the facility 2. public service 3. service to recreation 2/92 .' ./(f~ ," .l;"l"';F.:-" .. TOWN OF WAPPINGER TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744 FAX: (914) 297-4558 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD P.O. BOX 324 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324 CONSTANCE O. SMITH SUPERVISOR February 4, 1992 Mrs. Linda Margarone 6 Russet Lane Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Dear Mrs. Margarone: We have received your letter and share in your sorrow over the untimely passing of Jason Smith. This was indeed a tragedy. One of the most difficult happenings in life is the loss of a loved one and when it is a child the pain and sorrow is even greater. Your letter has prompted the Town to acknowledge these sad happenings and to consider what is appropriate action for us to take. I I m sure you realize that our Town has lost a number of young and not so young people that are deserving of our recognition. We will develop a policy that we hope will address all of them. As soon as we have developed this policy and the Town Board has approved it, we will make you aware. Let it be known that our sympathy goes out to Mr. & Mrs. Smith and their loss is shared by all. Sin.cerelY' pf ~{()~ Constance o. Smith Supervisor COS:dlh TOWN OF WAPPINGER TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744 FAX: (914) 297-4558 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD P.O. BOX 324 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324 CONSTANCE O. SMITH SUPERVISOR February 4, 1992 Mr. James Whalen 4 Carroll Drive Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Dear Mr. Whalen: We have received your letter and share in your sorrow over the untimely passing of Jason Smith. This was indeed a tragedy. One of the most difficult happenings in life is the loss of a loved one and when it is a child the pain and sorrow is even greater. Your letter has prompted the Town to acknowledge these sad happenings and to consider what is appropriate action for us to take. I'm sure you realize that our Town has lost a number of young and not so young people that are deserving of our recognition. We will develop a policy that we hope will address all of them. As soon as we have developed this policy and the Town Board has approved it, we will make you aware. Let it be known that our sympathy goes out to Nr. & Mrs. Smith and their loss is shared by all. Sincerely, ~~ Constance o. Smith Supervisor COS:dlh \ tli.yo li";-. ~, rr 1\;'];1 ,'. ,I" .(J January 26. 1992 Her Honorable Constance Smith Town Supervisor Town of Wappingers Midd1ebush Road Wappinger Falls. New York 12590 Dear MrlD. Smith: After the untimely death of Jason Eric Smith. a thirteen year old resident of Wappinger Falls last October. Mr. James Whalen and myself discussed some way of dedicating either a ball field or a plaque at the Robinson Lane fields. The reasoning for choosing Robinson Lane was due to Jason's longstanding involvement in the towns Little League Program. His entire family has been actively involved in the program for 15 years. As a result of our discussions. Mr. Whalen contacted an individual who offered to donate a marble stone. at no cost to either the town or the little league. to commeorate Jasons life. After this generous offer was received. we began to make contacts with other people in this community. and found overwhelming support for this idea. It was thought. that maybe a stone or plaque by the flagpole at Robinson Lane would be more appropriate. a dedication than a field. This was at the suggestion of Jasons friends. who would meet with him there. before or after their activities at the fields. On or about the early part of November. Mr. Whalen and I made a presentation to the Little League. at their Boards Reorganizational Meeting. presenting them with the documentation that we had obtained. We asked the board for their permission to pl~'~ace the stone at Robinson Lane in. the flower garden around the'~f1ag pole. The stone was described as'~', being Marble. 10" by 20t" with a height of 4" in the front and 6" in the rear. (Please see photograph of a similar stone). They were advised that the stone. when set would be 2 inches above the ground inthe front and 4 inches in the rear, keeping it very low to the ground. It would weigh approximatley 150 pounds. therefore making it unlikely to be tampered with. We had suggestions of possible woe-dings for the dedication to celebrate Jasons life. but left it open for more discussions. Mr. Whalen and my husband have measured the site and space is available. We have been advised that Robinson Lane is a town field, and permission must come from the town, and thus we hereby officially request the towns permission to go ahead with the commeration of Jasons life. We welcome any ideas that you may have regarding the dedication or its placement at Robinson Lane. We would be available at any time to discuss this with you. We thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sin~ce ely y.ours, \ f . 1 aJ 7tjllC(J~^-L COOrs.) Linda OOarga1.r-one 6 Russet Lane Wappinger Falls, New York 297-8241 ~4U 0J j~ I (Mr.)! James Whalen 4 Carroll Drive Wappinger Falls, New York 297-1008