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A Resolution renaming the Downtown Arts Center the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center in honor of former Lexington Mayor Pam Miller. [Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, Baradaran]
Summary
Authorization to rename the Downtown Arts Center to The Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center in honor of former Lexington Mayor Pam Miller. She served the City of Lexington for 25 years, 15 as a Council member including 5 as Vice Mayor, and 10 years as Mayor. Significant changes took place within the City during her role as Mayor and she has been a life-long supporter of the arts. The name change has been approved by the Parks Advisory Board. (L0377-17) (Baradaran/Reed)
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Law: Yes Completed by Charles Edwards III, 30 March 2017
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WHEREAS, Pam Miller served the City of Lexington for 25 years, 15 as a member of the Urban-County Council, including 5 years as Vice Mayor, and 10 as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, as the first woman to serve on Lexington's Urban County Council, as Vice Mayor and as Mayor, Pam Miller broke through glass ceilings in Lexington and became a role model for young people, especially thousands of young women who had never seen a woman in public office; and
WHEREAS, Pam Miller changed the face of our city through her role in starting the Lexington Farmer's Market, the Children's Museum, and the Rosie recycling program; saving the Kentucky and State Theatres; passing the Fairness Ordinance; creating the Purchase of Development Rights land preservation program; expanding Lexington Center and improving Rupp Arena; establishing the City's Rainy Day Fund; and founding Partners for Youth, among many other initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Pam Miller is a life-long supporter of the arts, financially and through her attendance, has raised thousan...
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