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Philanthropist Harold Matzner Receives Key to the City at the Palm Springs 85th Anniversary Event, HNM Group Celebrates Palm Springs History

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Palm Springs, California, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Springs philanthropist and businessman Harold Matzner was honored with the Key to the City at the Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary Celebration.

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  • Palm Springs, California, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Springs philanthropist and businessman Harold Matzner was honored with the Key to the City at the Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary Celebration.
  • Following the conclusion of the City’s “Cruising Through the Years” 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade, Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner presented Harold Matzner with a golden “Key to the City” at the Marilyn Monroe Statue in downtown Palm Springs, according to HNM Group.
  • The Keys are presented to individuals with a uniquely special connection to the City of Palm Springs – and are a rare occurrence.
  • It is a true celebration.”
    Mayor Garner talked about Harold Matzner’s unique contributions to the City of Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Together Asks Palm Springs Hotels to Support Relocating Marilyn Monroe Statue in City Center

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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b'In their letter, community group Palm Springs Together asks, "Why does your hotel support putting a sexist statue of Marilyn Monroe in the middle of downtown Palm Springs?

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  • b'In their letter, community group Palm Springs Together asks, "Why does your hotel support putting a sexist statue of Marilyn Monroe in the middle of downtown Palm Springs?
  • "\nThe letter continues: "The action also shows no regard or respect for the Palm Springs Art Museum, a community treasure and tourist attraction in its own right.
  • "\nMore than 31,000 people have a signed a petition to relocate the "Forever Marilyn" statue, which the #MeTooMarilyn campaign describes as misogyny not nostalgia.
  • "As a piece that promotes the objectification of women, Forever Marilyn has no place as a prominent representation of Palm Springs for visitors and residents.