Anita B. Gorman
Anita B. Gorman | |
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| Born | November 17, 1930 (93 years old) |
Anita B. Gorman is a conservation advocate from Missouri. She is the first woman who was appointed to the Kansas City Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.
Life
Gorman was born in Palmyra, Missouri. The family moved to Kansas City in 1943.[1] Her father worked as a mechanic for TWA.[1] She married Gerald Gorman in 1954 and had two daughters. In 1979, Gorman was the first woman appointed to Kansas City's Parks and Recreation board.[2]
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City is named for her.
References
- ^ a b Hodes, David (2025-03-20). "9 Over 90: Anita Gorman". Kansas City Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ^ Keegan, Charlie (2022-04-19). "Fountain Day Kansas City ceremony to honor Anita B. Gorman". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. Retrieved 2026-02-04.