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Local engineer proposes Ralph Majeski statue for River Heritage Park
Summary
Anthony Heddleston, a local civil engineer, asked the Riverfront Improvement Commission to support fundraising and a site recommendation for a statue honoring bridge engineer Ralph Majeski, citing workforce outreach, multiple cost options and potential siting in River Heritage Park.
Anthony Heddleston, a local civil engineer and Riverdale resident, told the Riverfront Improvement Commission on Feb. (date not specified) that he is organizing a memorial statue to honor Ralph Majeski and asked the commission to recommend a site and provide a letter of support for fundraising.
Heddleston said the project aims to spotlight Majeski’s regional ties and boost interest in civil engineering careers. “We have a desperate need, to get more people interested and excited about civil engineering,” Heddleston said, and described Majeski as “one of the best and brightest engineers that we’ve ever had.”
Heddleston presented two cost envelopes: a lower-budget plaque and model variant he estimated at roughly…
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