525 acre park southwest of Georgetown moves closer to reality
Georgetown residents as well as visitors will enjoy Garey Park way sooner than expected.
Resident Jack Garey--who with his late wife, Cammy, had previously pledged 525 acres of land and $5 million toward the creation of the sprawling riverside park in west Georgetown, to be donated after they passed away -- surprised a full city council chamber Tuesday (4/14) by announcing he wants to "fast track" his contribution.
"When I made this deal with the city, I intended to stay in the house and live on the ranch until I died.
"After that presentation three weeks ago about all the wonderful aspects of the park, I want to be around to see people enjoying it," Mr. Garey said.
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[font color=green]The story begins on page 1 in the top right corner under the headline "Garey's big gift moves park closer to reality," and continues on page 4. In addition to the $5 million Mr. Garey initially pledged, he has designated another $5 to $7 million to develop the park.
The park is along the San Gabriel River on the edge of the Texas Hill Country with clear water running through limestone banks and covered with cedar. The area was in my old stomping grounds when I was in college and is very scenic.
Mr. Garey and his late wife also contributed $15 million to my alma mater, Southwestern University and he is a member of the Board of Trustees.[/font]
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