Bernice Pyke Park Dedication

Lakewood officials formally dedicate the public green space on St. Charles Avenue as Bernice Pyke Park to honor and commemorate Pyke’s accomplishments and work as a local suffragist to help women get the right to vote in Lakewood and nationally. #LovingLakewood

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  • Councilman Tristan Rader thanks the people for coming.

  • Council President Dan O'Malley taking photos.

  • A nice group showed up. Here Councilwoman Tess Neff adresses the crowd.

  • Ward 2 Councilman Jason Shachner spoke about being there.

  • State Representatives Michael J. Skindell

  • State Representatives Michael J. Skindell give Mr. Pyke a proclamation dedicating the site to his ancestor.

  • State Senator Nickie Antonio spoke.

  • Mayor Meghan George reads an article written by her late father for the Lakewood Observer when he was Mayor of Lakewood about Bernice Pyke. "Lakewood send first woman delagate to the convention."

  • Meghan continues reading as Mr. Pyke and Councilman Rader look on.

  • All of council presents Mr. Pyke with the formal announcement and Resolution.

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