The primary expenditures would, of course, be for the com- 

 pletion of the Memorial Park. In addition it will be necessary 

 to acquire land at various points along the route to Oyster Bay 

 to create a fairlj' broad parkway with larger park tracts at ap- 

 propriate places. The roadway itself will be taken into the 

 state highway system and widened where necessary, leaving 

 the roadside lands to be develoi)ed through the Roosevelt Me- 

 morial Park and Parkway plan. 



There can be no criticism of the Memorial Park, and the 

 fact that the roads leading to the park are not even state high- 

 ways indicates the necessity for adequate approach. 



It has been proposed that the trees lining the parkway be 

 each named in memory of one who has died in the military or 

 naval service of our country. 



It is proposed that the monies for the Eoosevelt Memorial 

 Park and Parkway shall be expended by a Commission con- 

 stituted by the legislature to be known as the Roosevelt Me- 

 morial Park Commission, and it is estimated that tlie million 

 dollars asked for this project will complete the necessary im- 

 provements. 



A fitting memorial to a great man which also provides means 

 for many thousands to enjoy the wonderful countrj^ and beauti- 

 ful waters which he so greatly loved; this is the pui'pose of the 

 Roosevelt Memorial Park and Parkway. 



COLONEL EOOSEVELT's GRAVE 



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