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Delray Beach to Honor Roy M. Simon with Memorial Bench and Rename Railroad Lot
Summary
The City Commission approved moving forward with a memorial bench at Old School Square and agreed to initially name the city—s railroad parking lot the "Roy M. Simon Railroad lot," following a presentation by the Rotary Club and remarks from Simon—s family.
The Delray Beach City Commission voted unanimously Nov. 18 to proceed with a memorial bench honoring longtime local architect and civic leader Roy M. Simon and to initiate the formal process to name the railroad parking lot after him.
The Rotary Club of Delray Beach presented a statement asking the commission to recognize Ernest (Ernie) and Roy Simon with a bench beneath a large oak at Old School Square; the club said the Simons helped shape downtown development and civic institutions. A…
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