Rev. Lyman S. Parks | |
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Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
In office 1971–1976 | |
Preceded by | Robert Boelens |
Succeeded by | Abe L. Drasin |
Personal details | |
Born | 1917 |
Died | Lisle, Illinois, United States | November 4, 2009
Rev. Lyman S. Parks (1917 – November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American to serve in the position.[1] He was also the first African-American elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1968. Recognizing his contributions to the city of Grand Rapids, a statue in his honor was dedicated in 2013 in front of the Grand Rapids City Hall.