Following is the press release from the county.
Contact: Bonnie Ayers, 240-777-6507
LELAND COMMUNTY CENTER TO BE RENAMED IN MEMORY OF FORMER DELEGATE JANE LAWTON
Leggett joins local officials, friends, family members, community residents for ceremony
Sunday, June 14
2:15 -3 p.m. – Speakers, Presentations
3 p.m. – Unveiling of signs, Dedication of memorial tree
3:15 – 4 p.m. — Reception
4301 Willow Lane,
Chevy Chase
The Leland Community Center will be renamed in memory of former Delegate (and Chevy Chase mayor) Jane Lawton who died in November 2007 following a presentation to a telecommunications symposium in Washington, DC.
Former Chevy Chase Mayor Mier Wolf will serve as master of ceremonies. Participating in the ceremony will be: County Executive Isiah Leggett, County Council President Phil Andrews, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, State Senator Rich Madaleno, Montgomery County Parks Director Mary Bradford, Pat Baptiste, friend of Ms. Lawton and Stephanie Lawton, her daughter.
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