HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2011-10-24 McGuire memorial tree dedication
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg to Dedicate Memorial Tree at Raflo Park
in Honor of Virginia McGuire
Leesburg, VA (October 24, 2011) – The Town of Leesburg will
honor Virginia S. McGuire’s life and service to the community with
a brief ceremony in Raflo Park, on Saturday October 29, 2011, at
11:00 am. The event will feature the dedication of a Sweetbay
Magnolia tree planted in memory of Ms. McGuire, who passed
away on April 14, 2011.
Virginia McGuire served the Town for more than four years on
Leesburg’s Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) beginning in
July 2006. For two of those years, she was the Chair of the EAC.
Ms. McGuire dedicated countless hours to helping others and
improving our local community by inspiring people to respect
animals and the natural environment. The Leesburg Town Council passed a Resolution of
Respect extending their sympathy and respect to Ms. McGuire’s family in June 2011.
Everyone wishing to pay respect to Ms. McGuire is invited to attend the tree dedication
ceremony.
Contact:
Irish Grandfield
Senior Planner
igrandfield@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2766
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