Naming of Park in Scarborough to Honour

The Late Detective Constable William Hancox

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in the following communication (September 3, 1998) from Councillors Frank Faubert and Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek, that City Council agree, in principle, to the naming of a park in the Hancox family's community to honour and commemorate the memory of William Hancox, subject to adding a direction that staff consider Wanita Park and the new Port Union Park as the first two priority sites:

Please be advised, that in response to many requests and suggestions from the community, the search for an appropriate commemorative recognition for Toronto Police Officer William Hancox has been under way over the past weeks.

Through a family spokesman, the wish for naming a childrens' park or playground in memory of Bill Hancox was made known. Since that time, discussions have been underway with parks staff to look at the available options available in the community, as well as the protocol to be followed for such a naming, or renaming of a park.

There is also a public consultation process to be followed to allow community input into such a decision, and this is planned to take place across the next few weeks.

We are hereby requesting Scarborough Community Council and Toronto City Council, to agree, in principle, to the naming of a park in the family's community, to honour and commemorate the memory of William Hancox. As well, we are asking Scarborough Community Council, and Toronto City Council to agree to this taking place in as sensitive and orderly a manner as possible.

Councillor Frank FaubertCouncillor Ron Moeser

Scarborough Highland CreekScarborough Highland Creek

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The Community Council received a communication from Mr. Joseph Pileggi, President, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, in support of this initiative.