On August 10, Mayor McNamara presented the Berryman family with a Certificate of
Recognition, and proclaimed August 10 as William and Jessie Berryman Day, recognizing them
for their generous donation of two digital scoreboards. These scoreboards are located on the
Escondido Youth Baseball fields in Kit Carson Park. Mrs. Berryman reached out to the
Community Services Department with the idea of donating a scoreboard in honor of her
husband, William, who is currently in hospice care. The family wanted to memorialize their
husband and father with something
that would benefit the baseball
community here in
Escondido. Mr. Berryman was an
avid baseball player, and even
played professionally in the 1950’s.
He remained involved with the
sport throughout the years, and
currently has grandchildren that
play in the league. The donation of
these scoreboards will benefit all of
the children that play, and will play,
on our fields for years to come. We
are so grateful to be the recipients
of this incredible gift.
