November12,2024
CityofOakland:ParksandRecreationAdvisoryCommissionLakesideParkGardenCenter, 666BellevueAvenue Re:SupportofrenamingtheEastOaklandSportsCentertotheLarryE.ReidSportsCenter DearAdvisoryCommission,
AstheAssemblymemberforCalifornia’s18thDistrict,includingthecommunitiesofAlameda,Emeryville,andOakland,IamwritinginstrongsupportofrenamingtheEastOaklandSportsCentertotheLarryE.ReidSportsCenterinhonorofhislegacyanddedicationandservicetoOakland.AscurrentandformerelectedofficialsrepresentingtheCityofOaklandandAlamedaCounty, weexpressourunifiedsupportforrenamingtheEastOaklandSportsCenterinhonorofouresteemedcolleague,formerCouncilmemberLarryReid.HavingworkedalongsideCouncilmemberReid,I canattesttohisexceptionaldedicationtopublicserviceandhistransformativecontributionstoOakland,particularlywithinDistrict7.
TheEastOaklandSportsCenterisfittingtobearhisname,asthisfacilityexistssolelybecauseofformerCouncilmemberReid'stirelessadvocacyduringhisadministration.Hissuccessfulefforttosecure$11millioninfundingforthecenterexemplifiesthestrategicleadershipandunwaveringdeterminationthatdefinedhisentirecareerinpublicservice.
Duringhis24-yeartenureontheOaklandCityCouncil,formerCouncilmemberReiddistinguishedhimselfasamasterfulcoalitionbuilderandaneffectivechampionforhisDistrict.Hiscolleagueswitnessedhisremarkableabilitytonavigatecomplexpoliticallandscapeswhileconsistentlyprioritizinghismission:toserveeveryresidentofOakland.HisleadershipasChairoftheRulesandLegislationCommitteeandhisserviceonthePublicSafetyandCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentCommitteesfurtherdemonstratedhiscomprehensiveunderstandingofgovernanceandcommitmenttothoughtful,impactfulpolicymaking.
FormerCouncilmemberReid'saccomplishmentsinDistrict7representamodelofeffectivemunicipalleadership.Hisstrategicvisionbroughtaboutthefollowing:● ThecomprehensiverevitalizationoftheOaklandColiseumandOaklandAirportArea;● ThetransformationofMacArthurBoulevardandDurantSquarethroughcriticalhousingdevelopment;● TherestorationofFoothillSquareasavibrantretailandcommercialcenter;● TheexpansionofOakland'sAutoRowalongtheI-880corridor;● Theannualjobfairs,whichconnectedover2,000jobseekerstomeaningfulemploymentopportunities.
Ashisfellowelectedofficials,weaffirmthattheEastOaklandSportsCenterembodieseverythingCouncilmemberReidstoodfor:investmentincommunityinfrastructure,creationofopportunitiesforyouth,andtangibleimprovementsinthequalityoflifeforOaklandresidents.Thisfacility, whichwouldnotexistwithouthisleadership,isatestamenttohisvisionandeffectivenessasapublicservant.
WestronglyurgetheCommissiontohonorourcolleague’slegacybyrenamingthisfacilitytheLarryE.ReidSportsCenter. Thisdesignationwouldserveasafittingtributetoaleaderwhohasearnedthehighestrespectfromhispeersandthegratitudeofhiscommunitythroughdecadesofexemplarypublicservice.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactRowenaBrown,myDistrictDirector, [email protected].
Sincerely,
MIABONTAAssemblymember, 18thDistrict2024.11.12+RB+GZ
To Whom This May Concern: We, the constituents and community leaders of Oakland, write to express our strong support for re-naming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid. Throughout his remarkable 24 years on the Oakland City Council, former Council Member Reid has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7, making him the ideal person to memorialize through this important community facility. Former Council Member Reid's vision and persistent advocacy have been instrumental in bringing vital developments to our community, including but not limited to: ● The comprehensive transformation of Durant Square and MacArthur Boulevard, featuring both affordable and market-rate housing developments ● The revitalization of Foothill Square, which brought essential retail services to our District ● The expansion of economic opportunities through annual job fairs that connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities ● The development of crucial retail establishments along the Coliseum and Airport Area ● His tireless support of small businesses through the Small Business Symposium, which helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs Beyond his official duties, former Council Member Reid has also shown exceptional personal commitment to OUSD youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community-minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents. The East Oakland Sports Center serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness. Naming this facility after Former Council Member Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well-being of District 7 residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for economic growth, employment, and improved our quality of life. It should also be noted that Council Member Reid secured $11 million in funding for the East Oakland Sports Center. This allocation exemplifies his dedication to creating spaces that enhance the lives of East Oakland residents, particularly our youth.
We urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development. Respectfully, F. West, NC Chair of 31YZ To Whom This May Concern: We, the constituents and community leaders of Oakland, write to express our strong support for re-naming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid. Throughout his remarkable 24 years on the Oakland City Council, former Council Member Reid has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7, making him the ideal person to memorialize through this important community facility. Former Council Member Reid's vision and persistent advocacy have been instrumental in bringing vital developments to our community, including but not limited to: ● The comprehensive transformation of Durant Square and MacArthur Boulevard, featuring both affordable and market-rate housing developments ● The revitalization of Foothill Square, which brought essential retail services to our District ● The expansion of economic opportunities through annual job fairs that connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities ● The development of crucial retail establishments along the Coliseum and Airport Area ● His tireless support of small businesses through the Small Business Symposium, which helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs Beyond his official duties, former Council Member Reid has also shown exceptional personal commitment to OUSD youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community-minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents. The East Oakland Sports Center serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness. Naming this facility after Former Council Member Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well-being of District 7 residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for economic growth, employment, and improved our quality of life. It should also be noted that Council Member Reid secured $11 million in funding for the East Oakland Sports Center. This allocation exemplifies his dedication to creating spaces that enhance the lives of East Oakland residents, particularly our youth. We urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development. Respectfully submitted, Billy Jene Carter, Chair, Beat 35X Neighborhood Council Gina Domergue, Secretary, Beat 35X Neighborhood Council Mary Forte, Former Chair, Beat 35X Neighborhood Council To Whom This May Concern:
We, the constituents and community leaders of Oakland, write to express our strong support for re-naming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid.
Throughout his remarkable 24 years on the Oakland City Council, former Council Member Reid has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7, making him the ideal person to memorialize through this important community facility.
Former Council Member Reid's vision and persistent advocacy have been instrumental in bringing vital developments to our community, including but not limited to:
● The comprehensive transformation of Durant Square and MacArthur Boulevard, featuring both affordable and market-rate housing developments ● The revitalization of Foothill Square, which brought essential retail services to our District ● The expansion of economic opportunities through annual job fairs that connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities ● The development of crucial retail establishments along the Coliseum and Airport Area ● His tireless support of small businesses through the Small Business Symposium, which helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs
Beyond his official duties, former Council Member Reid has also shown exceptional personal commitment to OUSD youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community-minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents.
The East Oakland Sports Center serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness.
Naming this facility after Former Council Member Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well-being of District 7 residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for economic growth, employment, and improved our quality of life.
It should also be noted that Council Member Reid secured $11 million in funding for the East Oakland Sports Center. This allocation exemplifies his dedication to creating spaces that enhance the lives of East Oakland residents, particularly our youth.
We urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development.
Respectfully submitted,
South Hills Neighborhood Council
To Whom This May Concern:
We, the constituents and community leaders of Oakland, write to express our strong support for renaming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid.
Throughout his remarkable 24 years on the Oakland City Council, former Council Member Reid has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7, making him the ideal person to memorialize through this important community facility.
Former Council Member Reid's vision and persistent advocacy have been instrumental in bringing vital developments to our community, including but not limited to:
● The comprehensive transformation of Durant Square and MacArthur Boulevard, featuring both affordable and market-rate housing developments
● The revitalization of Foothill Square, which brought essential retail services to our District ● The expansion of economic opportunities through annual job fairs that connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities
● The development of crucial retail establishments along the Coliseum and Airport Area ● His tireless support of small businesses through the Small Business Symposium, which helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs
Beyond his official duties, former Council Member Reid has also shown exceptional personal commitment to OUSD youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community-minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents.
The East Oakland Sports Center serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness.
Naming this facility after Former Council Member Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well-being of District 7 residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for economic growth, employment, and improved our quality of life.
It should also be noted that Council Member Reid secured $11 million in funding for the East Oakland Sports Center. This allocation exemplifies his dedication to creating spaces that enhance the lives of East Oakland residents, particularly our youth.
We urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development.
Respectfully submitted
Selena Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
LOVENEVERFAILS
ToWhomThisMayConcern:
We,theconstituentsandcommunityleadersofOakland,writetoexpressourstrongsupportforre-namingtheEastOaklandSportsCenterinhonorofformerCouncilMemberLaurenceReid.Throughouthisremarkable24yearsontheOaklandCityCouncil,formerCouncilMemberReidhasdemonstratedunwaveringcommitmentanddedicationtothetransformationandadvancementofDistrict7,makinghimtheidealpersontomemorializethroughthisimportantcommunityfacility.
FormerCouncilMemberReid'svisionandpersistentadvocacyhavebeeninstrumentalinbringingvitaldevelopmentstoourcommunity, includingbutnotlimitedto:
● ThecomprehensivetransformationofDurantSquareandMacArthurBoulevard,featuringbothaffordableandmarket-ratehousingdevelopments● TherevitalizationofFoothillSquare,whichbroughtessentialretailservicestoourDistrict● Theexpansionofeconomicopportunitiesthroughannualjobfairsthatconnectedover2,000jobseekerswithmeaningfulemploymentopportunities● ThedevelopmentofcrucialretailestablishmentsalongtheColiseumandAirportArea● HistirelesssupportofsmallbusinessesthroughtheSmallBusinessSymposium,whichhelpedhundredsoflocalentrepreneurs Beyondhisofficialduties,formerCouncilMemberReidhasalsoshownexceptionalpersonalcommitmenttoOUSDyouththroughhis"Larry'sKids"initiative,providingcoats,giftcards,andholidaymealstocountlessfamilies.Hisdedicationtoouryouthandfamiliesdemonstratesthekindofcommunity-mindedleadershipthattheEastOaklandSportsCenterrepresents.
TheEastOaklandSportsCenterservesasavitalhubforourcommunity'shealthandwellness.NamingthisfacilityafterFormerCouncilMemberReidwouldbeafittingtributetoaleaderwhohasconsistentlyprioritizedthedevelopmentandwell-beingofDistrict7residents.Hisworkhasdrasticallychangedthelandscapeofourcommunity,creatingopportunitiesforeconomicgrowth,employment,andimprovedourqualityoflife.
ItshouldalsobenotedthatCouncilMemberReidsecured$11millioninfundingfortheEastOaklandSportsCenter.ThisallocationexemplifieshisdedicationtocreatingspacesthatenhancethelivesofEastOaklandresidents,particularlyouryouth.
WeurgetheCommissiontohonorformerCouncilMemberReid'sdecadesofserviceandlastingimpactonourcommunitybynamingtheEastOaklandSportsCenterafterhim.Thisrecognitionwouldserveasalastingreminderofhiscontributionsandinspirefuturegenerationstocontinuehislegacyofcommunityserviceanddevelopment.
Respectfullysubmitted,
VanessaRussell
FounderandExecutiveDirectorofLoveNeverFails
November13,2024
Towhomitmayconcern:
IampleasedtosubmitthisletterofsupportonbehalfofLighthouseCommunityPublicSchoolsfortherenamingoftheEastOaklandSportsComplex.
Forcontext,IserveastheCEOofLighthouseCommunityPublicSchools,acharterschoolmanagementorganizationthatserves1600studentsingradesTKto12inEastOakland,California.Theschool’spopulationisroughly98%+lowincomebasedonthefederalFree/ReducedLunchprogram,and98%minority.OurorganizationisproudtoserveEastOakland,andourstudentsandfamiliesregularlyusetheEOSC.
We,theconstituentsandcommunityleadersofOakland,writetoexpressourstrongsupportforre-namingtheEastOaklandSportsCenterinhonorofformerCouncilMemberLaurenceReid.Throughouthisremarkable24yearsontheOaklandCityCouncil,formerCouncilMemberReidhasdemonstratedunwaveringcommitmentanddedicationtothetransformationandadvancementofDistrict7,makinghimtheidealpersontomemorializethroughthisimportantcommunityfacility.
FormerCouncilMemberReid’svisionandpersistentadvocacyhavebeeninstrumentalinbringingvitaldevelopmentstoourcommunity,includingbutnotlimitedto:● ThecomprehensivetransformationofDurantSquareandMacArthurBoulevard,featuringbothaffordableandmarket-ratehousingdevelopments● TherevitalizationofFoothillSquare,whichbroughtessentialretailservicestoourDistrict● Theexpansionofeconomicopportunitiesthroughannualjobfairsthatconnectedover2,000jobseekerswithmeaningfulemploymentopportunities● ThedevelopmentofcrucialretailestablishmentsalongtheColiseumandAirportArea● HistirelesssupportofsmallbusinessesthroughtheSmallBusinessSymposium,whichhelpedhundredsoflocalentrepreneurs Beyondhisofficialduties,formerCouncilMemberReidhasalsoshownexceptionalpersonalcommitmenttoOaklandyouththroughhisLarry’sKidsinitiative,providingcoats,giftcards,andholidaymealstocountlessfamilies.Hisdedicationtoouryouthandfamiliesdemonstratesthekindofcommunity-mindedleadershipthattheEastOaklandSportsCenterrepresents.
TheEastOaklandSportsCenterservesasavitalhubforourcommunity’shealthandwellness.NamingthisfacilityafterFormerCouncilMemberReidwouldbeafittingtribute
toaleaderwhohasconsistentlyprioritizedthedevelopmentandwell-beingofDistrict7residents.Hisworkhasdrasticallychangedthelandscapeofourcommunity,creatingopportunitiesforeconomicgrowth,employment,andimprovedourqualityoflife.
ItshouldalsobenotedthatCouncilMemberReidsecured$11millioninfundingfortheEastOaklandSportsCenter.ThisallocationexemplifieshisdedicationtocreatingspacesthatenhancethelivesofEastOaklandresidents,particularlyouryouth.
WeurgetheCommissiontohonorformerCouncilMemberReid'sdecadesofserviceandlastingimpactonourcommunitybynamingtheEastOaklandSportsCenterafterhim.Thisrecognitionwouldserveasalastingreminderofhiscontributionsandinspirefuturegenerationstocontinuehislegacyofcommunityserviceanddevelopment.
Respectfullysubmitted,
RichardHarrisonCEO,LighthouseCommunityPublicSchoolsrich.harrison@lighthousecharter.org303.472.6124
BayAreaUnitedAcademy 11/19/20242483rdSt #1190Oakland, CA94607 HonorableCityCouncil Members,CityofOakland1FrankH. OgawaPlaza, 2ndFloorOakland, California94612 Subject: LetterofSupport forRenamingtheEast OaklandSportsCentertotheLarryE. ReidSportsCenter Dear Council Members,
OnbehalfofBayAreaUnitedAcademy(BAU), it ismyhonor toexpressour full support for theproposal torenametheEast OaklandSportsCenter totheLarryE. ReidSportsCenter. Thisrenamingwouldbeafittingtributetoformer Councilmember LarryReid’sremarkablelegacyandhisyearsofdedicatedservicetotheOaklandcommunity, particularlytheyouthofDistrict 7.
Asanonprofit organizationcommittedtoservingOakland'syouth, BayAreaUnitedAcademysharesadirect connectionwiththeEast OaklandSportsCenter andtheincrediblemissionitserves. Manyofthechildrenwhoparticipateinour soccer programsareresidentsofDistrict 7,andtheEast OaklandSportsCenter hasalwaysbeenanessential hubfor recreation, wellness,andcommunitybuilding. Renamingthecenter inhonor ofCouncilmember Reidwouldsolidifythecenter’simportanceinthecommunityandcontinuehisvisionfor aninclusivespacethatservesOakland’syouth.
Councilmember Reid’sdedicationtocreatingaccessible, affordablerecreational opportunitiesissomethingweat BayAreaUnitedAcademyaredeeplyalignedwith. Hewasinstrumental inensuringthat theEast OaklandSportsCenter becameastate-of-the-art facilityprovidingservicesthat directlybenefit thecommunity—fromyouthmembershipprogramsandaffordablefitnessactivitiestofacilitiesdesignedfor peopleofall ages. Hiseffortsarethefoundationuponwhichwehavebeenabletogrowandprovideour ownprogramsthat uplift Oakland’syouth,particularlyinunderrepresentedareas.
Furthermore, BayAreaUnitedAcademyhaswitnessedfirsthandthebenefitsthat accessiblesportsandwellnessfacilitiesbringtochildrenandfamilies. TheEast OaklandSportsCenter hasbeenaplacewherekidsfromour academycancomenot just totrainbut tobuildfriendships,developlifeskills, andgrowasmembersoftheOaklandcommunity. Renamingthisfacilitytohonor LarryReidwill ensurethat futuregenerationsareremindedofthededicationit takesto BayAreaUnitedAcademyEmail: [email protected] ©2024BayAreaUnitedAcademy. All rightsreserved. build a better community—a dedication that aligns with the mission of Bay Area United Academy.
We also understand that the Sports Center was a key part of Councilmember Reid's vision for District 7 and broader East Oakland. His leadership brought transformative development, and the Sports Center is one of the lasting symbols of his work—a place of inclusivity, engagement, and growth. His commitment to ensuring that such facilities are affordable and accessible is something that resonates with our own mission. This renaming will re flect the history of East
Oakland and provide a legacy of pride for the families we both serve.
We hope that this renaming will serve as a permanent reminder of the incredible contributions Councilmember Reid has made to our community and inspire continued support for Oakland’s youth.
Thank you for considering our support in this endeavor, and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Mohammed Alkawsi
President and Chair
Bay Area United Academy
Bay Area United Academy
Email: [email protected]
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530 Water Street | Oakland, CA 94607-3798
Phone 510.627.1100
November 12, 2024
Dear Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Members,
On behalf of the Port of Oakland , I write to express our staunch support for re -naming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid. Throughout his 24 years on the Oakland City Council, Mr. Reid demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7. Thanks to his steadfast leadership, he revitalized the Coliseum and Airport Corridor by attracting retail establishments and small businesses . He also helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs in the district through the Small Business Symposium . In addition, through his annual job fairs, he connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities, including those at Oakland International Airport.
Mr. Reid was deeply committed to Oakland Unified School District youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community -minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents.
The East Oakland Sports Center, which Mr. Reid secured $11 million in funding for, serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness. Naming this facility after Mr. Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well -being of District 7 residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for improved wellness, and economic growth and employment.
We urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development.
Sincerely,
Danny Wan
Executive Director
8300 Baldwin Street & 8501 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94621 Argent Materials, Inc. 8300 Baldwin Street, Oakland, California 94621 (510) 638-7188 (510) 638-7189– Fax November 21, 2024 Subject: Renaming of East Oakland Sports Center RE: Larry Reid To Whom This May Concern: As a constituent of Oakland, I write to express my strong support for re-naming the East Oakland Sports Center in honor of former Council Member Laurence Reid. Throughout his remarkable 24 years on the Oakland City Council, former Council Member Reid has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the transformation and advancement of District 7, making him the ideal person to memorialize through this important community facility. Former Council Member Reid's vision and persistent advocacy have been instrumental in bringing vital developments to our community, including but not limited to: ● The comprehensive transformation of Durant Square and MacArthur Boulevard, featuring both affordable and market-rate housing developments ● The revitalization of Foothill Square, which brought essential retail services to our District ● The expansion of economic opportunities through annual job fairs that connected over 2,000 job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities ● The development of crucial retail establishments along the Coliseum and Airport Area ● His tireless support of small businesses through the Small Business Symposium, which helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs Beyond his official duties, former Council Member Reid has also shown exceptional personal commitment to OUSD youth through his "Larry's Kids" initiative, providing coats, gift cards, and holiday meals to countless families. His dedication to our youth and families demonstrates the kind of community-minded leadership that the East Oakland Sports Center represents. The East Oakland Sports Center serves as a vital hub for our community's health and wellness. Naming this facility after Former Council Member Reid would be a fitting tribute to a leader who has consistently prioritized the development and well-being of District 7 8300 Baldwin Street & 8501 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94621 Argent Materials, Inc. 8300 Baldwin Street, Oakland, California 94621 (510) 638-7188 (510) 638-7189– Fax residents. His work has drastically changed the landscape of our community, creating opportunities for economic growth, employment, and improved our quality of life. It should also be noted that Council Member Reid secured $11 million in funding for the East Oakland Sports Center. This allocation exemplifies his dedication to creating spaces that enhance the lives of East Oakland residents, particularly our youth. I urge the Commission to honor former Council Member Reid's decades of service and lasting impact on our community by naming the East Oakland Sports Center after him. This recognition would serve as a lasting reminder of his contributions and inspire future generations to continue his legacy of community service and development. Respectfully submitted, William Crotinger, President Argent Materials, Inc.