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MICHAEL J. KRASNER
It is with deep sadness that we report the unexpected death of Michael Krasner, on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. Mike served as a member of the Chapter Executive Board for the past several years, and was currently serving as President. A practicing professional for more than 25 years in public, private and academic sectors, Mike was with the Erie County Division of Planning since 1986 and served as a Senior Planner. He was a charter member of APA and a member of AICP since 1980. From the Western New York Section of the NY Upstate Chapter of APA, Mike received awards for "Distinguished Service to Section" (1994) and "Distinguished Leadership: Professional Planner" (2002). Mike was also an adjunct professor at the SUNY/Buffalo Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Mike also served as a volunteer member of the Town of Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Committee and the Stiglmeier Park Steering Committee. Thanks to Mike's promotion of Buffalo with the APA, the association will hold its 2005 National Executive Conference here in September. Mike will be missed by all who knew him.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The New York Upstate Chapter of APA has suggested that friends and colleagues may contribute toward the establishment of a scholarship in Mike's name, to be awarded to one or more planning graduate students at SUNY-Buffalo, and possibly SUNY-Albany and Cornell. Those who are interested may send checks payable to NY Upstate Chapter APA to: Michael Long, APA Chapter Treasurer
Please note on the check that it is for the Michael Krasner Scolarship Fund. NEWSLETTER. The upcoming issue of the Chapter newsletter will be devoted in its entirety to Mike Krasner. The newsletter can be filled with observations, antidotes, fond memories and warm expressions of thought from those of us who were lucky enough to know Mike. If you would like to submit something for the newsletter, please contact Kimberly Thaler, Newsletter Editor, by email at kthaler@pjscompany.com. |
