Joseph Pupillo, president of NYRP, made an introductory speech while Bette (wearing her glasses) waited her turn.
Bette stepped up to the podium to give her speech.
She had a lot to say about all the work that had been done to get the restaurant finished.
As Bette began to thank people who had worked on the project, I realized that just about everyone in the room had had SOMETHING to do with it...except me!
I had been whining about being the shorty in a crowd of tall people, and some of them graciously stepped back to let me get a better peek.
Bette thanked architects, designers, planners, florists, chefs, and the man who designed the lighting fixtures!
In the crowd was Henry Stern, Parks Commissioner since I think FOREVER. He gives everyone who works in his department a Park name, and of course Bette's is "The Rose," while Joseph Pupillo's is "The Thorn!"
Bette looked very happy, and I think she feels quite proud of this special step in the progress of this beautiful park.
This is the closest I got to taking a picture with Miss M!
As Jerry and I left, Bette and Martin were sitting off to the back, having a private dinner.
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