The College Park Housing Authority recently held a dedication for the new Dr. Rhunett R. Lindsay Senior Living residence. It was named in honor of Ms. Lindsay, a 17-year board member of the authority and long-time resident of College Park.

“We basically wanted to do something to recognize her tireless efforts in being active in the community,” said Philip Taylor, director.

Ms. Lindsay said the honor was one of the most gratifying feelings one could have. It was something unexpected and overwhelming.

The three-story facility includes 21 units, 18 one-bedroom units span 576 square feet of living space and three two-bedroom units occupy 756 square feet while overlooking a 2,800 square foot atrium, according to a news release.

Taylor said the units all include ceiling fans, a fully-equipped kitchen, range and refrigerator with icemaker, dining and living room space, bedroom and washer/dryer area.

Besides her tireless work for seniors including a project last year where the children of the housing authority hung wreaths on the doors of their units, Ms. Lindsay has done plenty of work with the city.

One of her most successful initiatives began five years ago when she went before the mayor and council to ask for help with getting the children who stay in the housing units toys and food for Christmas.

“There were some children who didn’t have things for Christmas, and I didn’t want the housing authority to be an isolated entity of the city,” she said. “We are a part of College Park; our children who live in the housing projects should be treated as any other children in College Park.

The cost of the Dr. Lindsay senior facility was $2.5 million, which Taylor said fell within their budget. It should be 100 percent occupied in the next 30-60 days. Around December Taylor said Phase 2, which includes a second building directly behind the first, should be complete. That building will be named in honor of Mayor Jack Longino and will cost $2.1 million.

Ms. Lindsay said all of her efforts for her community will continue as long as she is able.

“It’s just part of who I am,” she said. “I didn’t do any of it for any kind of recognition. I will continue as long as I’m here.”