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In full support of Agenda Item RE.2 17605 - for approval to co -designate that
portion of Charles Terrace from Douglas Road/SW 37th Avenue to Jefferson Street as
"Gerald Alexander Tinker Terrace"
WHEREAS, on behalf of the Executive Board of the Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners and
Tenants Assodation, hereby today, give full support of Agenda Item RE.2 17605 and approval to co -
designate that portion of Charles Terrace from Douglas Road/SW 37th Avenue to Jefferson Street as
"Gerald Alexander Tinker Terrace" is being requested.
WHEREAS, C'mad 9i, is a native son of Coconut Grove, who was raised on
Charles Terrace, attended and ran track and played varsity football at the old George Washington Carver
Junior Senior High School and then at Coral Gables Senior High School, from where he graduated in
1969. His caring and jovial demeanor led to him developing lasting friendships, which I can personally
attest to.
WHEREAS, Mr. Tinker excelled in track and football first at Memphis State University and at Kent State
University upon transferring and represented the United States in the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in
Munich, Germany as a member of the men's 4x100 meters relay team, that won a gold medal at that
event.
WHEREAS, in the years following the Olympics, ernaatisra Milky. played in the National
Football League as a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and then the Green Bay Packers. He also was
employed in the corporate sector and devoted many hours volunteering in the community.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we appear before you today requesting that this lasting tribute be
bestowed upon a gifted athlete and a model and deserving dtizen, whose accomplishments on and off
the track and field will serve an inspiration to many.
/s/ Cafipeeep 'Nome
Clarice Cooper, President
SIGNED this the 22nd day of May 2025.
Origagnd /s/
Linda Williams, lst Vice President Reynold Martin, 2" Vice President
P.O. Box 331963, Coconut Grove, FL 33233-1963 ♦ 305-812-7834
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