Request to Name Fire Station No. 2

in Honour of Former Fire Chief John Miller

The East York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the request by Mr. Robert O'Hallarn, Richmond Hill, to name Fire Station No. 2 in honour of the former Borough of East York Fire Chief, Mr. John Miller, be approved; and

(2)the following communication (undated) from Mr. Robert O'Hallarn, Richmond Hill, be received:

"I would like to request that Station 2 in the former municipality of East York be named in honour of former Fire Chief John Miller. I believe that the only cost involved would be the cost of a plaque similar to the ones at the two other stations.

Presently Station 3 on Woodbine Ave. Is named for the first full time Fire Chief in East York, TomPavling. Station 1 in Leaside is named for Ernest Bell, the first full time Fire Chief in Leaside. Other municipalities in former Metro Toronto have halls named for former Fire Chiefs. These designations are honourary and do not affect the running of the Fire Department.

John Miller was the Fire Chief in East York when the building of Station 2 was passed by Council. He was instrumental in convincing Council that a new fire station was necessary. He is the only person to serve as Fire Chief in East York after Station 2 was built. He is also the last person to hold the position of Fire Chief in the former municipality of East York.

I believe that the above facts coupled with more than 37 years of exemplary service with the Boroughof East York justify the extending of this honour to John C. Miller.

Should you require any further information or clarification in this matter please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you in advance, for your consideration of this request."