A China Snow Lilac tree has been planted in COD’s landscape lab in honor of Gina Carzoli, PT English instructor from January 1992 until her death in June 2007. Donated by the Russo family and her husband Peter, children Mitchell, Dana, and Julia—the tree is the first and, so far, only tree in the lab. Even though Gina never became a bargaining unit member of CODAA, to have a PT instructor permanently honored in this way is worthy of notice. For those of us who knew Gina and her love, not only for her children, now 16, 12, and 8, but also for teaching at COD, the lilac is an especially fitting tribute. The landscape lab is located directly west of the TEC Building at the southwest corner of Fawell Boulevard and Lambert Road. For those who care to also remember Gina, donations to any Breast Cancer Awareness organization would be appropriate and appreciated.
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