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Melvin Cooper is working his dream job
His motto is to strive for excellence, not perfection
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Melvin Cooper has been the director of Gainesville Parks and Recreation since 1989. The 64-year-old Gainesville man has worked in the department for his entire adult life.
Melvin Cooper has a ritual. Every morning he wakes up at 5:30 a.m. and makes two stops on his way into the Gainesville Parks and Recreation office. First, he stops at the dry cleaners.