For Immediate Release:
February 17, 2010

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Karla Damian

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Miami-Dade Transit renames Metromover facility to posthumously honor employee

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
During a special ceremony on Thursday, February 18, 2010, Miami-Dade County officials will rename the Metromover facility in downtown Miami to posthumously honor Miami-Dade Transit employee Joseph Bryant.

Bryant was a dedicated employee for 28 years, of which 15 years were spent in the Metromover Maintenance Division, where Bryant rose through the ranks to become a Metromover maintenance supervisor before losing his life while on duty the evening of June 19, 2009.

An exemplary County employee, Bryant distinguished himself by his outstanding work ethic. During his service with MDT, Bryant received numerous letters of appreciation and commendation, and various awards, including MDT's Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year awards.


 
Who: Miami-Dade County Commissioners, Miami-Dade Transit officials and members of the Bryant family

What:Renaming of Metromover facility as the “Joseph Bryant Metromover Maintenance Facility”

When: February 18, 2010, 12:00 p.m.

Where:Metromover Maintenance Facility
100 SW First Avenue, Miami, FL

Why:To honor Joseph Bryant


 

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