Proclamations for Mary Connelly
On October 15th, 2021 a Proclamation was presented by the Honorable Mayor Angelyene Butler, MPA, and Forest Park City Council recognizing Mary Ann Connelly
WHEREAS: Mary Ann Connelly worked for the Recreation Department for thirty years; from 1984 until her retirement in 2014. Mary Ann progressed in the positions of Program Director, Program Coordinator and Senior Coordinator;
WHEREAS: her duties and responsibilities included running events and programs, like the Christmas parade, the Golden Olympics, Summer Camp and Ladies Softball;
WHEREAS: her love and passion was with the seniors. Mary Ann was instrumental in the development and management of the senior programs and activities for the city. She devoted hard work and time towards the concerns and welfare of the seniors in the community;
WHEREAS: her exemplary handling of senior matters attested to her professional knowledge, willingness to responsibility, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to any situation;
WHEREAS: Mary Ann rendered invaluable assistance in obtaining sponsors who helped with furniture and a van for the Senior Center.
WHEREAS: the recognition of Mary Ann Connelly’s contribution was highly recommended by the City of Forest Park staff and Forest Park residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Forest Park unveiled the renaming of Forest Park Senior Center to Mary Ann Connelly Senior Center on July 2, 2021.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand on this 18th day of October 2021, and have caused the Official Seal of the great City of Forest Park, to be affixed hereto:
