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Committee approves island use for Victims' Rights Coalition and Walk to Remember
Summary
The Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Committee approved permits to host the Indian River County Victims' Rights Coalition event and the Walk to Remember (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's) route through Memorial Island; both motions passed by voice vote.
The Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Committee approved requests allowing two longstanding veteran- and community-focused events to use Memorial Island.
Chair moved to allow the Indian River County Victims' Rights Coalition to use the island for its event, which Chair said typically draws about 100–150 people; a committee member seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.
The committee also approved the Walk to Remember event organized by Alzheimer's and Parkinson's groups, which Chair said may include about 600 participants who will route through the island to a ceremony. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Chair said both groups have used the island for years and the committee had no immediate concerns about logistics; the chair asked organizers to confirm standard setup needs such as a podium. Joe Bernardo of Public Works noted routine operational details and that staff would assist with any required permit logistics.
Both approvals were handled as routine agenda items; the chair closed the motions after the voice votes. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the public transcript.
