I am writing to respond to Mike Salmons recent article in the Springfield Connection concerning a Zoom meeting held by Lee District supervisor Rodney Lusk about the possibility of renaming the Lee District.<\/p>\n
Since when did the distinguished Lee family name become a dirty word here in Northern Virginia? The rich heritage of both the Washington family and the Lee family provide so much tourism for our state. They provided a foundation from which our country emerged.<\/p>\n
I am firmly opposed to changing the name of the Lee District. It is a very recognizable name that has been in place a long time.<\/p>\n
With all the problems we are facing right now why should we waste time, energy, money and political capital arguing over a name change? This is political correctness run amok.<\/p>\n
I am a 60-year-old lifelong Alexandrian and although I am a resident of the city of Alexandria proper, I spend a lot of time in the Lee District. It is like a second home to me. My family doctors office is in the Rosehill Shopping Center, I shop and dine out in Lee District, and I do research in the Franconia Museum where curators Carl Sell and Don Hakenson are tireless workers preserving our local heritage.<\/p>\n
I attend sporting events and concerts in the Lee District and I am a member of the National Capitol Model Soldiers Society, which holds its monthly meetings at Edison High. I visit friends at their homes in the Lee District.<\/p>\n
So please leave the traditional name of the Lee District alone. Changing the name would only divide the community and create confusion and distrust and we dont want that, do we?<\/p>\n
Greg Paspatis<\/p>\n
Alexandria<\/p>\n
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Leave Lee District Name - Virginia Connection Newspapers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am writing to respond to Mike Salmons recent article in the Springfield Connection concerning a Zoom meeting held by Lee District supervisor Rodney Lusk about the possibility of renaming the Lee District. Since when did the distinguished Lee family name become a dirty word here in Northern Virginia? The rich heritage of both the Washington family and the Lee family provide so much tourism for our state. Continue reading