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Planning board remembers preservation advocate Suzanne Tam, commission to present proclamation
Summary
Board members announced the June 27, 2025 death of longtime preservationist Suzanne Tam, noted her service on multiple historic and civic bodies, and were told a joint service will be held July 22 with a proclamation to be presented at the city commission meeting.
During board business on July 9, a member announced that Suzanne Tam, a longtime local preservation advocate, died on June 27, 2025. The speaker recounted Tam's service on the city historic district council, multiple charter review committees, and involvement with the Amelia Island Museum of History and Northeast Florida preservation organizations.
The board was informed that a joint service for Suzanne Tam and her husband was scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Harrison informed the board that the city commission will present a proclamation honoring Tam at the commission’s next meeting.
Board members expressed appreciation for Tam’s contributions to historic preservation in the community.
