COUNCILMAN COOK AND THE HUNTINGTON TOWN BOARD DEDICATES EAST SECOND STREET AS DOLORES “DEE” THOMPSON WAY IN HONOR OF DOLORES THOMPSON

Councilman Eugene Cook and the Huntington Town Board gathered with Dolores “Dee” Thompson and her family to unveil the street sign which will dedicate East Second Street in Huntington Station as Dolores “Dee” Thompson Way.  The resolution was passed at the June 15, 2021 Town Board meeting. 

“This intersection at East Second Street and New York Avenue is the where the Huntington Station Enrichment Center was founded by Dee Thompson, as a community facility for residents providing training in computer skills, entrepreneurship, English as a second language, job placement, youth and senior services.”, stated Councilman Eugene Cook.  “Dee has served the Huntington community over the years starting with the Silhouettes, a group that opened up activities to youths in the area by connecting with local schools.  Later as the Chairperson of the Dolan Family Health Center Advisory Board, is a long-time member of Leadership Huntington’s Presidents Council, a Corporate Trustee of the Huntington Hospital Board of Directors, former President of the Huntington Chapter of the NAACP and her church, Bethel AME Church, just to name a few accomplishments; all while being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Dee deserves to be honored today, as she has championed the cause of ensuring the residents of Huntington Station enjoy a thriving community with the services needed; she truly is an icon to our community”.

Supervisor Lupinacci stated, “”I was proud to sign on as a cosponsor of the resolution renaming East Second Street after Dee Thompson at our June 15th meeting this year. Dee is truly a life-long advocate for the Huntington Station and greater Huntington community and so many residents’ lives are better for it.” 

“I am proud to be here today to see Dee Thompson honored.  She is a fierce advocate who fights for what she believes in and will take on any project necessary to get things done; her indelible spirit has left a beautiful mark in our community, congratulations Dee, this honor is well deserved.”, stated Councilman Mark Cuthbertson

Councilwoman Joan Cergol said, “Dee Thompson’s unwavering commitment to the betterment of Huntington Station is an inspiration for all of us working in public service. It is a privilege to have worked closely with Dee through my nearly 20 years in government, and I am proud to help dedicate East Second Street in her honor. I will continue to support the efforts of Dee and her fellow community leaders to uplift Huntington Station’s vibrant community.”

“Dee Thompson has been a pillar of our community for decades. This dedication is richly deserved.” said Councilman Ed Smyth

The dedication ceremony was held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at the intersection of East Second Street and New York Avenue.

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