Thursday, September 3, 2015

The Dunne Park Rose Garden


Many communities throughout the United States have a public rose garden. Hollister is no different. Our rose garden is located in Dunne Park, at the east end near West Street. It's small, but beautiful, whether tended or not.


The garden has nice paths to walk among the roses. And, if you feel like relaxing in the garden, you can sit on one of the two benches there. Both benches are dedicated to special people in the community.


The rock bench is a memorial to Philip Paz (1913–1991) who helped in the design of the rose garden.  I like the last line of the dedication in particular, ". . . May the perpetual blooms of this garden remind us of those who have given so much and taken so little."


Friends of Janet Graham put in the other bench to honor the late public health nurse and community activist who was very involved in advocating the safety, health, and fitness of the children of San Benito County. Ms. Graham's work continues today through The Janet Graham Memorial Fund.

2 comments:

  1. I wish there were more places that honored the best among us like this garden - your community seems like a most excellent place.

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  2. I like to think Hollister is, Georgy. But, like any community, we have our ups and downs, good and bad, It's people like Philip and Janet and those who were touched by them so much that they want their beautiful spirits to continue to inspire us that makes a community any where an excellent place, I think.

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