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Miss Hoover teen, Arbor Day and Be Kind Week recognized; residents invite council to Holi and Eid events

Hoover City Council · February 23, 2026

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Summary

Council recognized Miss Hoover teen Greer Feldman, declared Arbor Day and a Be Kind week (with Pink Shirt Day), and heard public comments inviting the council to a Holi family festival and requesting formal recognition for Eid celebrations.

The meeting opened with ceremonial recognitions and community presentations before council conducted business.

Spain Park’s Glitter Girls led the pledge to the flag and performed briefly; Mayor introduced Greer Feldman as Miss Hoover teen 2026 and the city attorney read a proclamation citing her leadership and service work with the State of Love Foundation. Feldman addressed the council about her civic activities and upcoming participation in the Miss Alabama Teen program.

The council read and presented an Arbor Day proclamation naming March 7, 2026, as Arbor Day in Hoover and thanked donors and partners. Lynn Franks, chair of the Hoover Beautification Board, explained Tree City USA requirements, thanked tree donors and the Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation, and introduced student essay winners; Liberty Norwood read a short prepared piece written as a sugar‑maple tree.

Council also proclaimed Be Kind Week (Feb. 23–27, 2026) and Pink Shirt Day (Feb. 25). Terry Coleman, district lead counselor for Hoover City Schools, explained Pink Shirt Day’s origin and the district’s participation in anti‑bullying efforts.

During public comment, Astha Shastri invited the mayor and council to a South Asian spring festival at Veterans Park (a combined kite‑flying and Holi event) and Janveer Patel asked the council to formally recognize Eid (Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha) and invited leaders to attend if dates align with the lunar calendar.

What comes next: Council encouraged participation in the Arbor Day celebration on March 7 and will schedule the Dutch Brothers public hearing; community organizers will follow up with staff as needed.