HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-2025-005-Jerry's-Native-Tree-WalkRESOLUTION G-2025-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
NAMING THE NATIVE TREE WALK AT CAREY GROVE PARK AFTER JERRY KOZLANSKY
WHEREAS, the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Park Board”) is a unit of
government created and authorized to administer the Carmel/Clay Department of Parks and Recreation
(the “Department”) pursuant to that certain agreement entitled “Interlocal Cooperation Agreement” signed
by the respective authorized officials of Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana and City of Carmel,
Indiana on July 30, 2002 and effective January 1, 2003, as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Naming Policy for Parks, Facilities, and Components, approved by the Park Board
through Resolution P-2016-002 on September 13, 2016, as amended from time to time, permits parks,
facilities, and components to be named in honor of a deceased individual who has made significant
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation hired Jerry Kozlansky on May 15, 2023, to serve as the
departments Park Operations Manager – Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kozlansky was a dedicated steward of the natural environment and a valued
member of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation team; and
WHEREAS, under Mr. Kozlansky’s leadership, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation experienced
significant growth with half-day summer camp nature programs, outreach efforts with scouts through
badge initiatives; and
WHEREAS, one of Mr. Kozlansky’s final projects was the development of a Native Tree Walk at
Carey Grove Park; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board wishes to publicly recognize and honor Mr. Kozlansky for his tremendous
leadership and impact on Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation hereby
names the Native Tree Walk at Carey Grove Park (14001 Carey Road, Carmel, IN), Jerry’s Native Tree Walk
in honor of Jerry Kozlansky.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation this 13th day of May
2025 by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays.
CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Judith F. Hagan, President X
Aye Nay
Jenn Kristunas, Vice-President X
Aye Nay
Mark Westermeier, Treasurer X
Aye Nay
Katie Mueller, Secretary Absent
Aye Nay
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Jonathan Blake X
Aye Nay
James D. Garretson X
Aye Nay
Josh Orahood X
Aye Nay
Jon Shapiro X
Aye Nay
Riddhi Shukla X
Aye Nay
CERTIFICATION
I certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing members of the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and
Recreation voted as indicated above at a public meeting on May 13th 2025.
Judith F. Hagan, President
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