City of Monrovia to Recognize Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Rhode Sunday Night

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The City of Monrovia is pleased to honor the accomplishments of Monrovia resident and Olympic gold medalist, Kim Rhode. The Monrovia City Council will be hosting a recognition celebration on Sunday, August 19 at 6:15p.m., in Monrovia Library Park, (321 South Myrtle Avenue). Rhode won the gold medal in woman’s skeet shooting at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In doing so Rhode set a U.S. record by becoming the first American to win an individual medal in five straight Olympic Games.
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, speaking of Rhode’s accomplishment, said, “The Olympic Games are a spectacle all on their own, but to be able to watch one of our residents excel on that stage is truly heartwarming and inspirational.” Lutz also said, “We look forward to publically welcoming her home and letting her fellow Monrovians congratulate her on her accomplishments”
Kim Rhode will be available for autographs and photos at the event.
For more information on this event please contact the Monrovia Department of Community Services at (626) 256-8246.

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