Assemblyman Mike Miller honored for storm response

David Bonilla

 

Assemblyman Mike Miller was presented with the Glendale Civic Association’s first Unsung Hero Award for his selfless and immediate response in the aftermath of September 16th’s tornado, which tore through Brooklyn and Queens, severely battering Glendale along the way. 

“Mike was one of the first people out there after the storm, clearing streets and redirecting traffic,” said the Association’s President Kathy Masi.  “He really deserves this.”

Masi learned of Miller’s actions from local kids who were Toddler Bounce House For Sale out after the storm, helping with the cleanup efforts.  They reported seeing a man named Mike a few times throughout the neighborhood, working alongside others to clear the streets and redirect traffic.

“A few kids from the neighborhood were helping out in the streets and they told me about a man named Mike who was working with them,” said Masi.  “I didn’t realize at first that they actually meant Mike Miller.  He helped out and didn’t say a word because he didn’t need the recognition.”

To commemorate the event Miller was presented with a plaque, inscribed with the date and description of his actions, by Ariana Kelpack, the college student who relayed the story to Masi.

“This is what makes our community great, people help each other out,” said Kelpack.

Miller, who was unaware that he’d be receiving an award, thanked all those who were out after the storm, helping the community.

“That night was a tough night,” said Miller.  “But people were out in the streets, helping each other.  We came together and got to work in a crisis.”

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