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~A direct petition to the
Mayor
On behalf of a community of hang glider pilots and sports enthusiasts worldwide, with this formal and direct petition of date: ___________, we present this primary landmark stone to officially commemorate as a formal celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Sunday, May 23, 1971,
The First Annual Otto Lilienthal We conspicuously present this marker to the
City of Newport Beach to
establish a primary public commemoration of the birthplace of the
persistent modern renaissance of hang gliding as a practical and modern
competitive sport on the Pacific slope of what is now known as Buffalo
Hills Park & Harbor View Nature Park. We trust that the community of residents of the City of
Newport Beach will be inspired to carry on the memory of this most
prestigious event with apparent affection being they are living on honored
and respected historic grounds. Further, it is our sincere hope that with
this plaque the City of Newport Beach will adopt an annual memorial or
citywide celebration to commemorate the historic May 23rd,
1971, Otto Lilienthal 123rd Birthday Celebration & First Annual
Universal Hang Glider Championships with their own civic display of honor
and heritage. Attendees ** The listed individuals worldwide being significant hang glider enthusiasts who do agree to recognize this landmark and the events of the day as being of major historic significance to aviation and human sport.
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