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Loy E. Harris -- The Man
Through the years, Manassas has prospered because "community minded" people saw opportunities to make our City a better place.
Loy E. Harris was one of these people. In the years before his death on August 17, 1999, Loy worked to strengthen the Old Town business district, knowing and preaching the importance of this in giving clarity an definition to Manassas.
First Loy became involved with Historic Manassas, Inc., an organization dedicated to revitalizing Old Town. He infused the organization with new energy and ideas and then led by example, buying and renovating three buildings.
Finally, his perspiration led to the inspiration of this City Square Project and he worked tirelessly to bring the public and private sectors together for this common purpose.
Loy E. Harris came here, stayed here, lived his life here, and made a difference here.
For all the ways he made a difference, we thank hem. And in lasting gratitude, we name this the "Loy E. Harris Pavilion".
City of Manassas
Marvin L. Gillum, Mayor
Henry J. "Hal" Parrish II, Vice Mayor
Council Members
Judith S. Hays, Robert Oliver
Eugene R. Rainville, J. Steven Randolph
Ulysses X. White
Lawrence D. Hughes, City Manager
Robert B. Loveless, Architect, AIA
Loy E. Harris -- His Friends
The private side of this public/private partnership consisted of scores of volunteers who gave hundreds of hours to make City Square a reality and the many businesses and individuals listed below who donated a collective $125,000. ...
May 2002 |