Adulation: The Future of Science

Adulation: The Future of Science. Grace Eldering, Sc.D. (1900-1988), Pearl Kendrick, Sc.D. (1890-1980), and Loney Clinton Gordon (1915. , During the 1930s and ‘40s, Pearl Kendrick, Sc.D., and Grace Eldering, Sc. D., with the assistance of Loney Clinton Gordon, developed the vaccine for whooping cough in a Michigan Department of Health lab in Grand Rapids. The vaccine has saved the lives of millions of children around the world. May their achievements, and all who continue their legacy of life-saving research, be an inspiration to a new generation of scientists., These statues are a gift of the Peter and Joan Secchia family. , About the artist: . , Jay Hall Carpenter, NSS, served for 20 years as sculptor for the Washington National Cathedral. He has been commissioned by the Smithsonian and the State Department, was elected into the National Sculpture Society and is considered among America's finest contemporary public sculptors. , This sculpture is made possible through the generosity of the Peter F. And Joan Secchia family. Their Grand Rapids Community Legends Project honors individuals who shaped the culture of and helped build our community. This mission of the project, launched in 2008, is to recognize influential figures throughout the history of Grand Rapids and inspire others with their stories. , Project founder, Peter F. Secchia, is a business leader and philanthropist who served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy from 1989-1993), during the George H.W. Bush administration. The Secchia family moved to the Grand Rapids area in 1962 and has been active in the community ever since., "How will you know who you can be, if you do not know who you have been?" , Peter F. Secchia, Community Legends Committee , Chair, Charlie Secchia , Co-chair and Artistic Advisor, Joseph Antenucci Becherer , Advisors, Jim Ens and Mark Schut