FLETCHER PARKWAY TO BE DESIGNATED "VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY"

February 16, 2011 (La Mesa) -- As part of the City of La Mesa’s ongoing effort to honor our Veterans, La Mesa residents who are World War II Veterans are invited to attend the La Mesa City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22 at the City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue. The City Council will take a moment to honor WWII military personnel for their service during their regularly scheduled meeting. Last month the Council recognized the Pearl Harbor Survivors for their valor.

Once a month between January and June, the City Council will pause to honor a different Veterans Group from each of the major military actions. The celebrations will culminate on June 3rd when La Mesa’s Fletcher Parkway will be designated as “Veterans Memorial Parkway” during a festive ceremony to be held at Parkway Middle School.

According to Councilmember Dave Allan who is spearheading this recognition, “Fundraising is underway for this project which will add new signs to Fletcher Parkway at each end of the City. We have raised $9000 in the community so far showing that La Mesa appreciates its Veterans. I was surprised there is no such parkway honoring Veterans in San Diego County. La Mesa will be the first.”

WWII Veterans are welcome at the meeting on February 22; please RSVP to the City at 619 667 1105. Donations for the Veterans Memorial Parkway signs can be made payable to the City of La Mesa and noted for this project. For information please contact the City Manager’s Office at 619-667-1105.