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This is truly a model of how we can achieve great things for <br /> Eugene's parks through a public /private partnership. <br /> The Management Plan gave us direction <br /> Community interest was there and provided momentum <br /> Park staff have been working hand in hand with an incredible <br /> group of local citizen's to come up with a truly great project. <br /> We are all so appreciative of the group of people led by Jerry <br /> Blakely who have stepped forward to say we care and want to <br /> be involved, both in terms of their time and in terms of their <br /> very generous donations. <br /> Do you remember a moment ago I said one of the <br /> Management Plan strategies was the development of a private <br /> park advocate group? <br /> I'd like to introduce to you all to the President of the Friends of <br /> Hendricks Park, and a primary force in the creation of the native <br /> plant garden - Jerry Blakely <br /> **** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** <br /> • Johnny will return at 1:45 to introduce Mayor Torrey <br /> • 1:50 introduce Councilor Kelly <br /> **** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** <br /> • Return at 1:55 to offer closing remarks <br /> • Thank everyone for attending <br /> • Invite them to visit with one another <br /> • Invite them to enjoy a visit to both the Native Plant Garden and the Rhododendron <br /> Garden, as well as the forest <br /> 3 <br />