RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2026
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A RESOLUTION HONORING KEVENS LEEMAR DAWSON, JR, AUSTIN JAGGERS, AND LOUIS PERRY BY DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF THE UNNAMED ALLEY AND 1955 SOUTH BELLAIRE IN THEIR HONOR.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREW OWEN
WHEREAS, the historic D.D. Williamson & Co. food coloring plant, located at 1901 Payne Street in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood, was founded in 1865; and
WHEREAS, the plant was acquired by Swiss company Givaudan in 2021 and began operation as Givaudan Sense Colour; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, an early morning explosion at the Givaudan plant tragically took the lives of three men - Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr, Austin Jaggers, and Louis Perry; and
WHEREAS, each gentleman was special in his own way; and
WHEREAS, Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr (“KD”), 49 years old, was an Army veteran; and
WHEREAS, KD was always willing to lend a helping hand and able to make all those with whom he came in contact feel valued, uplifted, and loved; and
WHEREAS KD was known for being a polished and exquisite dresser, as no one could coordinate an outfit with a hat better than he could; and
WHEREAS, Austin Jaggers, 29 years old, was known for his infectious sense of humor and bringing joy to others; and
WHEREAS, Austin, a true car enthusiast, had an unwavering love for Mustangs;
WHEREAS, Austin possessed an unparalleled talent and passion for repairing and restoring vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Louis Perry, 44 years old, always held at least two jobs, and was at the time of the explosion also employed at the Brownsboro Road Shell Food Mart, and
WHEREAS, Louis was beloved by his customers; he knew them by their names and they knew him by his smile; and
WHEREAS, on the rare occasions when Louis relaxed, he enjoyed fishing or sipping a beer; and
WHEREAS, each of these hard-working men were devoted to their families and were taken from their loved ones - family and friends - far too soon; and
WHEREAS, Metro Council wishes to recognize the lasting legacy, love, and community contributions of Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr., Austin Jaggers, and Louis Perry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO COUNCIL”) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The enduring legacy and contributions to Louisville Metro of Kevens Leemar Dawson, Jr, Austin Jaggers, and Louis Perry are hereby recognized by designating the intersection of the unnamed alley and 1955 South Bellaire in their honor.
SECTION II: The Department of Public Works is hereby directed to move forward with the fabrication and installation of three honorary street signs at this intersection, one for each gentleman, upon the passage of this Resolution and the receipt of funds to cover the expense.
SECTION III: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval or otherwise becoming law.
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Sonya Harward Brent Ackerson
Metro Council Clerk President of the Council
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Craig Greenberg Approval Date
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ___________________________
R-151-26 - honorary naming - Givauden- hh -10-20-26