March 14, 2013
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tom Fulton, Chair of the City-established Fort Ward Historic Park &and Museum Advisory
Group, submitted his letter of resignation to City of Alexandria, Virginia Mayor Bill Eullie.
Mr. Fulton, a long-time historian, political activist and park user, has been the chair of the
group since the City Manager established the advisory body in June 2009 in response to
community concerns, illegal park uses and development proposals. During his time with
the group he conducted research on the park, participated in the Fort Ward History Work
Group, and wrote major sections of the "Recommendations for the Management of Fort
Ward Historical Park" which was completed in January 2011.
Group, submitted his letter of resignation to City of Alexandria, Virginia Mayor Bill Eullie.
Mr. Fulton, a long-time historian, political activist and park user, has been the chair of the
group since the City Manager established the advisory body in June 2009 in response to
community concerns, illegal park uses and development proposals. During his time with
the group he conducted research on the park, participated in the Fort Ward History Work
Group, and wrote major sections of the "Recommendations for the Management of Fort
Ward Historical Park" which was completed in January 2011.
As city leaders continue to struggle with storm water runoff, locating family graves and
internal visions for the park, the advisory group has been working to develop a
management plan for the park as a way to protect graves, manage storm water runoff,
recreation use, visitor experience and historic and cultural resources. Inserted below,
and attached, is Mr. Fulton's letter to the Mayor. The remaining members of the advisory
group will elect a new chairman.
internal visions for the park, the advisory group has been working to develop a
management plan for the park as a way to protect graves, manage storm water runoff,
recreation use, visitor experience and historic and cultural resources. Inserted below,
and attached, is Mr. Fulton's letter to the Mayor. The remaining members of the advisory
group will elect a new chairman.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
March 14, 2013
Mayor William D. Euille
Room 2300 City Hall
301 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Dear Mayor Euille:
It is with a great deal of thoughtful consideration and deep regret that I have
decided to resign from the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder
Advisory Group effective March 31, 2013.
decided to resign from the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder
Advisory Group effective March 31, 2013.
I believe you are to be commended for your continued support of citizen
involvement in the affairs of the city. As residents of Alexandria, we are all
strengthened by continuing to have citizens involved in all aspects of city life.
I believe these Boards and Commissions are vital to the health of our city and
to the promise of Democracy in general. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
involvement in the affairs of the city. As residents of Alexandria, we are all
strengthened by continuing to have citizens involved in all aspects of city life.
I believe these Boards and Commissions are vital to the health of our city and
to the promise of Democracy in general. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Sincerely,
Tom Fulton
4020 Ellicott Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-1012
cc:
Laura Durham
Francine Bromberg
Jackie Henderson
No comments:
Post a Comment