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News release from the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department:<\/p>\n

Park Board President Named<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Attorney Richard Samek was re-elected President of the Board of Park Commissioners on Thursday.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

“We value the passion and energy Rick brings to the board,” said Al Moll, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation. “He’s a true leader and devoted to our mission to make Fort Wayne’s park system one of a kind.”<\/p>\n

In addition to his involvement with the Parks and Recreation Department, Samek is a partner with Carson Boxberger, LLP. He is a board member of the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau and Metro YMCA and was original incorporator and past-president of Make-A-Wish of Northeast Indiana (now Make-A-Wish of Indiana). Samek is also a member of various social service and art organizations in Allen County.<\/p>\n

Pamela Kelly, M.D. was re-elected as Vice President and Cheri Becker and William Zielke are currently serving as Park Board Commissioners.<\/p>\n

Overall policy and management direction of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is provided by a four member bi-partisan Board of Park Commissioners appointed by the mayor for staggered four year terms.<\/p>\n

Following provisions of the Indiana statute (I.C. 36-10-4), the Board approves budget revenues and expenditures, passes bond issues, acquires and improves property, adopts new programs, establishes management policy and regulations, and provides a public venue for community debate and input.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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