HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 06 13 Letter to Karen Brook - Donation for Sam Smith Park •
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June 13,2022
To: Karen Brook
From: Mayor&City Commissioners
City of Winter Springs,Florida
Subject: Gift for Sam Smith Park
Karen,
It is with heartfelt pleasure that we accept this gift of$20,000 for Sam Smith Park in honor of your parents,Mary
and Gary Brook,as well as the Tuscawilla Pioneer Garden Club. The gift will be used to reimburse the City for
expenses already incurred for the construction of an overlook deck at Sam Smith Park,a park they loved dearly.
Over the years they performed acts of beautification throughout the park,which has been enjoyed by many
residents. Their efforts were not confined to the park itself. Mary was fully involved with the community. She
was the Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee,President of the
Tuscawilla Pioneer Garden Club,a Citizen on Patrol with the Winter Springs Police Department,Contributor to the
Tuscawilla Today Newsletter,Coordinator for the community holiday wreaths,and provider for Luminaries for the
entrance fountains and neighborhoods.
It was a family affair. Gary was very active in the community likewise. He was the Treasurer for the Tuscawilla
Homeowners Association,Chairman of the Unit 12/12A Wall Committee,Vice-Chairman of the City of Winter
Springs Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,provider of Luminaries,and a Citizen on Patrol with the Winter
Springs Police Department.
The City of Winter Springs prides itself on developing and maintaining these parks for the community. Your
parents,Gary and Mary Brook,helped make this a reality.The Tuscawilla Pioneer Garden Club has been very
supportive over the years in making our community a nicer place to live and enjoy through donations and gifts to
the parks and developing the Luminaries seen over the years in Tuscawilla.
The overlook deck,which will be named"Sam's Deck;'is an addition to Sam Smith Park that will be enjoyed by
many for years to come. A plaque will be placed near the deck in honor of your parents. Benches will be placed
on the deck,and picnic tables and a barbecue grill will be located near the deck for further enjoyment of the area.
The area directly north of the deck will be cleared of the underbrush to open the view up from the front of the
park,and a new sidewalk will be installed meeting ADA specifications for all to enjoy.
The City of Winter Springs thanks you for this gift.
Sincerely,
Kevin McCann evin Cannon
Mayor Deputy Mayor/Commissioner District 2
Matt Benton Ted John on
Commissioner District 1 Commissi er District 3
TiAnna Halle Rob Elliott
Commissioner District Diistrict 4 Commissioner Distrtict 5