City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF THE QUILTING ROOM WITHIN THE
DOLES RECREATION CENTER AS
"THE EVELYN PAULA YOUNG QUILTING ROOM"
Whereas, in a letter dated October 2, 2025, the City Council requested formal authorization to rename the quilting room within the Doles Recreation Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, as "The Evelyn Paula Young Quilting Room"; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes and celebrates the contributions of community members who have devoted their lives to service, education, and the enrichment of the lives of others; and
Whereas, Mrs. Evelyn Paula Young, the beloved mother of former Mayor Clinton I. Young was a devoted wife, mother, educator, and pillar of the Mount Vernon community; and
Whereas, Mrs. Young was known for her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to her church, the Mount Vernon Heights Congregational Church, where she served faithfully and touched countless lives through her service and kindness; and
Whereas, through her work with the Mount Vernon School District, Mrs. Young demonstrated an enduring commitment to education, nurturing young minds and inspiring a generation to pursue excellence and lifelong learning; and
Whereas, her love of community, her spirit of giving, and her ability to uplift others exemplified the very best of Mount Vernon's values; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the City of Mount Vernon honor her life and legacy in a permanent and meaningful way, ensuring her name and contributions are remembered for generations to come; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation has recommended, and the Mayor's Office has endorsed, the renaming of the quilting room within the Doles Recreation Center in honor of Mrs. Evelyn Paula Young, whose life of service and love mirrors the community spirit that the Doles Center represents; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
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