Michigan county’s Charlie Kirk statue proposal blocked by Ferris State
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Michigan County’s effort to immortalize Charlie Kirk failed.
Ferris State University recently refused to erect a statue of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated a few weeks ago.
This effort was recommended by the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners, which voted to contact Ferris State University Chancellor Bill Pink about moving forward with the process.
Pink responded with a letter blocking the request, citing a university policy that only allows statues of people who have made an impact on the school.
Board members reportedly discussed erecting a bronze statue depicting Kirk’s likeness in partnership with Ferris State University’s art department. The statue would also include a plaque promoting the cooperation between the commission members and the university.
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“While we condemn all acts of violence and offer our condolences on the tragic death of Mr. Kirk, the University follows a long-standing practice of limiting statues on campus to those who have made significant, direct contributions to Ferris State University itself,” the letter said. The statement was included.
The only statue dedicated to a person on campus is founder Woodbridge N. Ferris.
“At the Sept. 18 meeting of the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Chris Zimmerman, R-District 3, read to the board a draft letter to Pink recommending that a statue of Charlie Kirk be erected on the FSU campus. He also presented the board with a picture of a similar statue, according to meeting minutes. The board approved sending the letter by a 5-1 vote.” Detroit Free Press reported.
Billboard dedicated to Charlie Kirk. (Wayne Robinson)
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Board members reportedly discussed erecting a bronze statue depicting Kirk’s likeness in collaboration with Ferris State University’s art department. The statue would also include a plaque promoting the cooperation between the commission members and the university.
“Charlie’s public speaking, debating style, and inspirational messages touched millions of people across our great nation. He had a true talent for engaging young people in civil debate on a variety of issues affecting public policy. However horrific his assassination was, we must not soon forget his legacy,” the board of commissioners’ letter read.
Since Kirk existed Assassinated on September 10 The organization grew and received a huge boost during an event held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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After Kirk’s massive memorial service On September 13, TPUSA announced that it had received more than 120,000 requests from people looking to open new chapters on campus.
There have been other efforts to immortalize Kirk. Oklahoma officials reportedly We want to embed Kirk’s legacy in public higher education spaces across the state.
A highway in Claremont, Florida, was named after Charlie Kirk in memory of the recently murdered conservative activist a few weeks ago. (Lake County commissioners)
A highway in Clermont, Florida, was named after Kirk in memory of the late conservative activist who was assassinated in Utah last month.
TPUSA operates 900 public university departments and approximately 1,200 high school departments.
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