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The Council of the City of Philadelphia is proud to honor and recognize outgoing president of Local 22, Joseph Schulle, and the Executive Board for their hard work, accomplishments and leadership.
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WHEREAS, The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 22, represents City of Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics. Local 22 traces its origins back to 1915, when Philadelphia firemen formed the City Fire Fighters' Association; and
WHEREAS, Local 22 is lead by a Union president and an Executive Board. In 2013, Battalion Chief Joseph Schulle became president; and
WHEREAS, Joe joined the Fire department in 1992 and has worked in many companies throughout the city. Through hard work and tenacity, Joe quickly rose through the ranks to the position as Battalion Chief. Throughout his career, Joe has been a staunch supporter of Local 22 and its membership; and
WHEREAS, A Union president needs a good Executive Board to be successful. Joe's executive Board included Vice President, Tim McShea, who served the union for many years and recently retired; Chairman of the Trustees, Mike Kane, who was a Battalion chief, served as a union official for ten years and recently retired; Trustee, Ed Marks, currently serving as Vice President and served as a firefighter for 38 years; Sergeant at Arms, Dan Oakes, who is a Fire Lieutenant and is currently serving as the Treasurer of Local 22; and President's assistant Karen Boyle; and
WHEREAS, Joe and the board worked diligently to convene a professional and respectful image both publicly and privately when discussing even the most difficult issues with the City's Administration; and
WHEREAS, They worked to ensure that no matter how difficult and adversarial the issues became, that there always remained an open line of communication with all City officials; and
WHEREAS, Through their leadership these individuals have seen the City's 2,100 Firefighters and Paramedics through many accomplish...
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