A dedication ceremony for the new John Ruiz Park on Washington Avenue was held Tuesday morning. The beautiful park is located on the site of the former Tudor Street Garage. Ruiz was the first Latino to win the heavyweight championship of the world. Pictured at the John Ruiz statue inside the park are from left, State Rep, Dan Ryan, Councilor Giovanni Ricupero, Councilor-at-Large Calvin Brown, guest of honor John Ruiz, City Manager Jay Ash, State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Council President Matt Frank, Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson, and Councilor Clifford Cunningham. More photos of the event will appear in next week’s edition of the Record.