METRO AGREES TO CONDITIONAL PROPOSAL TO MOOR RANGER
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The announcement by Former Governor Victor Atiyeh that Metro has agreed to allow the USS Ranger Foundation to move forward with plans to moor retired supercarrier USS Ranger at Chinook Landing Marine Park, was met with applause by those attending Ranger’s 53rd Birthday Bash at the proposed site on Tuesday morning.
Mayor Weatherby and Capt. Ogle
Chinook Landing Marine Park, a Metro owned property with a busy boat launch, was chosen by the Foundation in mid June as the perfect site for the proposed museum, educational center, military memorial and emergency preparedness center. The site is within the City of Fairview, Oregon. The City has been a strong supporter since the idea came to them in April. Surrounding communities quickly agreed that this was something that they want to see happen, but as property owner, Metro had to agree that they were willing to consider the option. This comes with the understanding that current boat launch operations would not be negatively impacted by the museum.
Mayor Weatherby
There are many questions to be answered and steps to be taken, but this is an important step towards making this a reality. The next step in the process is to show the Navy that the community wants Ranger with donations and letters of support to be included in the Foundation’s early September Phase 2 application to the Navy.
Former Governor Victor Atiyeh
Ranger’s Birthday Party attracted well over 100 guests who heard birthday wishes and news of the project from Mayor Weatherby-City of Fairview, Former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, Metro Councilor Rod Park, Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel and USS Ranger Foundation President/CEO Capt. Peter Ogle, USN (Ret).
Ranger’s Birthday Wish List:
Money from the community to show decision-makers that I’m wanted in Fairview
Letters of Support from everyone
Volunteers to bring me back to my former glory and help me become a museum
