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Council orders replacement plaque for Memorial Park, adopts language recognizing 1947 origin and civic advocacy
Summary
The Boca Raton City Council unanimously approved Resolution 32-2026 to remove an earlier plaque and install revised language acknowledging Memorial Park's 1947 origins and recent resident advocacy; council amended wording to include both "designated" and "dedicated."
The Boca Raton City Council voted unanimously on April 14 to replace the plaque at Memorial Park and authorize a public recognition ceremony, adopting Resolution 32-2026 after edits to the draft language. Council members and dozens of residents pressed for text that reflects the park’s post‑World War II origins and the role of local civic advocacy in protecting the site.
Veteran and resident Frank Patton urged precise historical wording, saying the change is necessary to…
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