Singer/Songwriter/Activist Pete Seeger, who died January 27, 2014 at
the age of 94, was a champion of justice, civil rights and the
environment.
Naming the new Tappan Zee bridge across the Hudson River for this
lifelong resident of New York State would be a fitting tribute to a man
who did so much to help improve the mighty Hudson and the towns along
its banks.
Seeger pushed for a cleaner river in the 1960s — long before others
took on the cause — and used music to push for an environment friendly
river. He was the founder of the Hudson River sloop Clearwater which to
this day sails up and down the river helping to encourage environmental
activism and the waterway's rebirth. Over the years, Seeger's efforts
have lead to a significantly cleaner river; today swimming is possible
in many formerly polluted areas.
The idea of naming the new bridge, which is expected to open in 2018,
has been put forth by Greenburgh town supervisor Paul Feiner who hopes
naming the bridge after Seeger will inspire travelers to keep the river
clean. Feiner has promised to bring this proposal to NY Gov. Andrew
Cuomo and members of the NY State legislature.
Let's show them that this idea has the support of the people!
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