City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
HONORING AND RECOGNIZING
THE RETIREMENT OF LINDA JONES-IGLEHART
Whereas, the great City of Mount Vernon, NY, joins the Board of Directors and Staff members of the Mount Vernon Day Care Center, Inc. in recognizing the retirement of LINDA JONES-IGLEHART after thirty-seven years of service as the Executive Director; and
Whereas, LINDA JONES-IGLEHART is a native of Mount Vernon. She attended the Mount Vernon public schools and is a graduate of Mount Vernon High School; and
Whereas, as a teen youth worker, LINDA JONES-IGLEHART was assigned to Mount Vernon Day Care Center in early childhood education. From this experience, she was inspired to continue her education in the field and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston
Whereas, after college, LINDA JONES-IGLEHART spent ten years in the private business industry as a corporate officer and VP of Administration for a minority defense contractor for the Department of Defense. Ms. Iglehart has been recognized by several community service agencies in the Bronx for her efforts and achievements as a defense contractor, bringing 500 jobs to the South Bronx in technical training for unskilled workers. Ms. Iglehart was responsible for personnel, contract administration, Industrial Preparedness Planning for defense wartime mobilization subcontracts and was Chief of Purchasing; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the City Council joins with the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon, NY, and many friends and family in recognition and appreciation for LINDA JONES-IGLEHART’s outstanding service, commitment, and leadership to the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon. She is an educator, administrator, mother, advocate for children, and a mentor to many. Linda Johnes-Iglehart, we salute you!