Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Eugene “Gene” Raymond Lynch III, 1957-2008
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 11, 2023
1. In Memory of Eugene “Gene” Raymond Lynch III, 1957-2008 Marker
Inscription.
In Memory of Eugene “Gene” Raymond Lynch III, 1957-2008. . As a labor organizer, civic leader, political activist, and small business owner, Gene led a life dedicated to family, community, and public service. He served in many roles working to promote positive community change, including Montgomery County’s chief administrative officer, deputy chief of staff, and chief of staff to Governor Parris Glendenning, and commissioner on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Gene also served on many county and state civic committees advocating for smart urban growth, affordable housing, and school construction. His hard work, creative problem solving, and wisdom helped shape and emergent Silver Spring. Gene is remembered for his commitment to creating a brighter future for our community. ,
Always put your children first and teach them to reach higher, , every day, with compassion and strength; for they are your best , contribution to the world – Gene Lynch.
As a labor organizer, civic leader, political activist, and small business owner, Gene led a life dedicated to family, community, and public service. He served in many roles working to promote positive community change, including Montgomery County’s chief administrative officer, deputy chief of staff, and chief of staff to Governor Parris Glendenning, and commissioner on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Gene also served on many county and state civic committees advocating for smart urban growth, affordable housing, and school construction. His hard work, creative problem solving, and wisdom helped shape and emergent Silver Spring. Gene is remembered for his commitment to creating a brighter future for our community.
Always put your children first and teach them to reach higher,
every day, with compassion and strength; for they are your best
contribution to the world – Gene Lynch
Location. 38° 59.692′ N, 77° 1.782′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown Silver Spring.
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Marker is on Colesville Road near Wayne Avenue. In Gene Lynch Local Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8410 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring MD 20910, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead
Inscription near the Gene Lynch marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
