Thursday, February 2, 2012

Luther J. Taylor Sr appointed to South Bend Board of Public Safety

The Pastor and People of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church come together to congratulate of Deacon, Business Manager, Sunday School Teacher and a Child of God, Deacon Luther Taylor for his appointment to the Department of Public Safety Board for South Bend, Indiana.

Deacon Taylor is South Bend living African American History as he was the first Black Fire Chief of South Bend, Indiana. He served over 21 years in this position and was the longest running ever Fire Chief in South Bend History.

He serves currently as the Manager of Emergency Preparedness for Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is a faithful member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Deacon Taylor is a Pastor's dream, a man who follows God, supports the Pastor, tithes according to the principles of God's Word, works with other for the benefit of the Kingdom and truly understands the motto, If I can't help you, I won't hurt you.

On behalf of the entire Macedonia Family, Deacon Taylor, WE LOVE YOU AND WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.


MAYOR BUTTIGIEG APPOINTS FORMER FIRE CHIEF TO BOARD



Luther J. Taylor Sr. will serve on the South Bend Board of Public Safety South Bend—Mayor Pete Buttigieg has appointed Luther J. Taylor, Sr., former South Bend fire chief and former director of the St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency, to the South Bend Board of Public Safety. Taylor served 21 years as fire chief in South Bend. He is the longest serving chief in the department’s history. Taylor retired April 16, 2007 after 34 years of service to the Fire Department.

“I am honored that Luther Taylor will continue to serve the residents of South Bend on the Board of Public Safety,” said Buttigieg. “His years of service to the community are exemplary and he will ensure that our public safety officials and officers are held to the
highest standard.”

Taylor joined the South Bend Fire Department in 1972 and on January 12, 1976, Taylor was promoted to captain. Four years later, he was named battalion chief of fire suppression where he implemented the HAZ-MAT team and served as its first coordinator. Taylor was named fire chief in 1985 by former Mayor Roger Parent.

“This is an opportunity to give back to the community after 34 years with the Fire Department,” said Taylor. “This is also an opportunity to continue to work on the important issues facing public safety. I’m honored that Mayor Buttigieg has asked me to become a member of the board.”

Taylor will replace Bruce J. BonDurant on the board. BonDurant is the stepson of the new fire chief, Stephen Cox, and resigned due to a conflict of interest. Buttigieg will swear in Taylor before the next Board of Public Safety meeting on February 15, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. in Board of Works Conference Room on the 13th floor of the County-City Building.

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