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Janet Ogden Vackar Honored with Sports complex

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Janet Vackar is conducting the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Janet Ogden Vackar Sports Complex in Edinburg. The Edinburg community participated in this once-in-a-lifetime event, which is a historical event for Bob and Janet Vackar. The Vackars are from Edinburg and have many stories about growing up in this community that they hold so dear to their hearts. The people of Edinburg see them as exceptional community leaders who always give back to the communities of the Valley. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.
Janet Vackar is conducting the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Janet Ogden Vackar Sports Complex in Edinburg. The Edinburg community participated in this once-in-a-lifetime event, which is a historical event for Bob and Janet Vackar. The Vackars are from Edinburg and have many stories about growing up in this community that they hold so dear to their hearts. The people of Edinburg see them as exceptional community leaders who always give back to the communities of the Valley. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.

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EDINBURG – Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District dedicated one of the newest parks in the community in honor of Janet Ogden Vackar, a businesswoman and philanthropist.

The Janet Ogden Vackar Sports Complex located between Eisenhower Elementary School and Memorial Middle School at 3405 N. Doolittle Road in northeast Edinburg.

“We’re very excited for the benefits this park provides for the people of Edinburg,” Janet said. “I thank the school district, the city and the community for considering me for this high honor.”

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Janet, who is best known across the Rio Grande Valley as the “Dale Gas Gal,” is also a powerful and passionate advocate for children. Over the years, she has dedicated her time to causes that support emotional, physical and educational development in children.

“This park provides our children and community a place to enjoy outdoor activities that will help improve their overall health as well as provides a place for families to come together and build memories.” She continued, “This park will provide our youth with a safe place to play in the outdoors and interact with others.”

The 21-acre sport complex will house a walking/running trail, a baseball field, a practice football field, two softball fields, three soccer fields, three basketball courts, four tennis courts and a playscape area with a swing for handicapped children.

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