LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Myles Davis upon the occasion of his
induction into the Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame
on April 28, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Myles Davis upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop Ford
Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame at the school's 2010 Charter
Dinner, to be held at the Grand Ballroom at the Dyker Beach Golf Course
in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School, Brooklyn, New York,
has a proud tradition of a strong educational program, founded in faith
and encouraging personal and educational development, coupled with
commitment to faith and to engaged citizenship; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame
honors outstanding members of the Bishop Ford family and community who
exemplify and support Bishop Ford's mission to educate young men and
women and whose lives and accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the
school; and
WHEREAS, Myles Davis, Class of 1967, former member of the Bishop Ford
Board of Trustees and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services at
Lutheran Medical Center, truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Currently in his 31st year of service to the Lutheran Medical
Center and the communities it serves, Myles Davis is highly respected
for leading and completing numerous important projects including the
total renovation of the hospital and construction of the health care
system's nursing home and senior housing complexes; and
WHEREAS, Myles Davis has also earned significant recognition for his
community involvement, especially his twenty year affiliation with BRAVO
Volunteer Ambulance Service in Bay Ridge during which he served as Pres-
ident and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the organization and as
an Emergency Medical Technician; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bay Ridge by his Mother Evelyn and Dad
Albert, along with his siblings Brian, Michael, Edward, Nancy Roffman
and the late Kevin Davis, Myles Davis was educated at Our Lady of Angels
Elementary School, Bishop Ford High School, St. Francis College and
Wagner College and later returned to teach at Our Lady of Angels and
Bishop Ford; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after the World Trade Center attacks, Myles Davis was
selected by the New York City Commissioner of the Office of Emergency
Management to take a leadership role in the opening and operation of the
Family Assistance Center at Pier 94, a role in which he served ably; the
Center offered a wide range of services to relatives and friends of
victims as well as survivors affected by the tragedy; and
WHEREAS, Myles Davis has been honored with numerous awards from commu-
nity and religious organizations as well as many government offices,
agencies and entities including the NYPD and FDNY and, in 2001, he was
named an Honorary Deputy Fire Commissioner in recognition of his support
and assistance to the members of the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Myles Davis' induction into the Bishop Ford Central Catholic
High School Hall of Fame is a well-deserved and fitting recognition of
his achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Myles Davis upon the occasion of his induction into the Bishop
Ford Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame on April 28, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Myles Davis.