Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2024, authorizing the Renaming of Firehouse Station #2 at 435 South Fulton Avenue in Honor of Fire Lieutenant Joseph L. Miles Sr. - (necessary funds for signage, plaques, and other commemorative materials shall be allocated from the City budget under the Department of Recreation's provisions); be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RENAMING OF FIREHOUSE STATION #2
AT 435 SOUTH FULTON AVENUE IN HONOR
OF FIRE LIEUTENANT JOSEPH L. MILES SR.
Whereas, by letter dated October 30, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing the renaming of Firehouse Station #2, located at 435 South Fulton Avenue, be officially renamed the "Lieutenant Joseph L. Miles Sr. Firehouse" in honor of his outstanding service, dedication to public safety, and advocacy for equality in the fire service; and
Whereas, Fire Lieutenant Joseph L. Miles Sr. was born on July 23, 1935, and served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division before joining the Mount Vernon Fire Department (MVFD) in 1963, becoming the third African American firefighter to serve within the department; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Miles dedicated 25 years of service to the MVFD, retiring in 1988, and throughout his career, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the fire service profession, consistently advocating for inclusion, equality, and expanding opportunities for people of color within the department; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Miles was instrumental in establishing the Vulcan Society of Westchester, an organization of Black firefighters, and actively participated in a landmark Department of Justice lawsuit, which resulted in the Vulcan Consent Decree and led to fairer hiring practices for minority applicants in the MVFD; and
Whereas, Lieutenant...
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