WHEREAS, Wayne Miller was born and raised in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller began his work as a Sprinkler Fitter in 1974, and steadily rose through the ranks of Local Union 692, from working on installation in some of the City’s finest development projects to becoming a member of the union executive board and its President; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Mr. Miller became a business agent in Local Union 692 and, in 2000, became Business Manager and Financial Secretary of Local Union 692; and
WHEREAS, Local Union 692 has long played a vital role in safeguarding Philadelphia’s residents, workers, and visitors through the installation and maintenance of fire
-
suppression systems essential to public safety; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller has devoted more than fifty years to Local 692, demonstrating extraordinary skill, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to the lifesaving trade of fire-suppression installation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Miller has been a leader, mentor, and advocate within Local 692, strengthening apprenticeship programs, promoting safety standards, and elevating the trade for future generations of sprinkler fitters; and
WHEREAS, His service extends beyond his role with Local 692, and into the labor movement broadly, and to the people of Philadelphia by donating his time and efforts to multiple charitable causes;
WHEREAS, Philadelphia City Council seeks to acknowledge individuals whose lifelong service has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the City, its workforce, and its residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby honors and congratulates Wayne Miller on his more than five decades of service to Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 692 and the Philadelphia Building Trades.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Wayne Miller as an expression of the sincere gratitude and high esteem of this legislative body.
End