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Council approves honorary street signs for Ana Thompson Perez, honors local leaders
Summary
The council authorized an honorary street sign designating Seymour & Southwest as Ana Thompson Perez Way for one year, heard remarks from her son and community leaders, and offered tributes to recently deceased community figures, including Ray Rinaldi.
The Syracuse Common Council approved an honorary street sign recognizing Ana Thompson Perez and heard family remarks and community tributes.
The council read a proclamation citing Perez's founding role in La Liga (later Project Adelante) and her work expanding English‑language programs, workforce development and civic engagement. The resolution authorizes installation of an honorary sign at Seymour and Southwest streets for one year, after which the sign will be removed and presented to Perez's family.
Harry E. Thompson Jr., Perez's son, accepted the recognition and thanked council members, describing a multi‑generational family connection to Puerto Rico and the long effort to secure the street renaming. "God bless you and we thank you for the street name," he said. Audience members applauded.
Councilor Nave led tributes to Ray Rinaldi, noting his decades of community work with youth and the Ray Rinaldi Foundation. Other councilors offered brief remarks remembering Susan Antonini and Bill Delevan and expressed solidarity with families and educators in ongoing matters affecting the school community.
The council adopted the honorary sign and concluded the meeting after routine adjournment procedures.
