Resolution renaming Cawker Park adopted by Common Council
New park name will recognize Milwaukee native Al Jarreau
The Common Council during yesterday’s meeting (Monday, July 31) adopted file #230388 – a resolution relating to the renaming of the 30th and Cawker Park Area located at 2929 N. 30th St. as Alwin Lopez (Al) Jarreau Park. The file was adopted with unanimous co-sponsorship from all Council members.
“Al Jarreau was a brilliant and extremely influential artist in the genres of jazz and R&B, but so many Milwaukee residents are unaware of how important this city was to him, or that he even came from Milwaukee. That’s why I’m glad that this renaming file was adopted and we can honor a man who made great strides with his music and always cherished his home city. I hope that this will promote his legacy and provide an example for our children to aspire to,” said Alderman Rainey.
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