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American Fork names 04/14/2026 "John Miller Day," honors accreditation work by Adam Ellison
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At its April 14 meeting the American Fork City Council proclaimed April 14, 2026, as John Miller Day to honor the longtime band director’s national achievements and presented a state accreditation recognition to Adam Ellison for his work strengthening policing standards statewide.
Mayor Frost opened the American Fork City Council meeting and presented a proclamation declaring April 14, 2026, “John Miller Day,” honoring John Miller’s 30 years as director of bands at American Fork High School and his leadership of the Wasatch Winds Symphonic Band.
The proclamation singled out Miller’s ensembles for national performances, including the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2005 presidential inaugural parade, and listed awards including the Sorensen Lifetime Achievement in Arts Education Award and the National Band Association’s Presidential Medal of Distinction.
John Miller, introduced by the mayor and invited to speak, thanked the city and reflected on his career: “Music is powerful,” he said, adding that students and parents made the program possible.
The council also recognized Adam Ellison for statewide work on police accreditation. The mayor noted accreditation requires compliance with roughly 177 standards across 32 policing areas; the council said Ellison helped revitalize the Utah Chiefs of Police Association accreditation program and was recently recognized by the State Chiefs of Police Association.
Ellison, who described his role as non-sworn staff who works alongside local chiefs and departments, said the accreditation work has allowed agencies to demonstrate professionalism and meet evolving policy expectations.
The honors were presented near the start of the meeting; the council praised both recipients and thanked staff and volunteers who support the city’s cultural and public-safety programs.
The meeting proceeded to regular business after the presentations.
