City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK,
HONORING MARVIN CHURCH FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
Whereas, MARVIN CHURCH has cultivated a distinguished career spanning government, banking, transportation, real estate, community development, housing, and energy-managing more than $25 billion in real estate transactions and serving in notable leadership positions, including Associate Commissioner of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Transportation Commissioner for Westchester County, New York; and
Whereas, Mr. Church has demonstrated unwavering commitment to sustainable energy and community advancement through his service as Regional Director of the New York State Division of Community Renewal, where he administered $66 million in critical programs, and through his work with NYSERDA and Con Edison to promote clean energy solutions such as solar power, heat pumps, and clean heating initiatives; and
Whereas, in 2021, Marvin Church co-founded Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) with Dr. Diana Kaye Williams, an organization dedicated to fostering climate and environmental education for economically disadvantaged high school students in Westchester County-impacting more than 600 students to date; and
Whereas, Mr. Church and ELOC are meeting the urgent challenge of climate change by equipping students with knowledge of its impacts, strategies for mitigation, and pathways to sustainable solutions, while inspiring them to pursue STEM and environmental careers that are often underrepresented in the schools and communities most affected; and
Whereas, Mr. Church's lifelong dedication to public service, environmental justice, and equitable community development continues to create opportunities for young people and neighborhoods to thrive amid today's climate challenges; and
Whereas, the City Council of Mount Vernon proudly recognizes and applauds Marvin Church for his invaluable contributions to adva...
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