RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2026
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A RESOLUTION HONORING DEACON JAMES TURNER & M. ANNETTE MANDLEY-TURNER BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 32ND STREET AND WEST BROADWAY AS “REV. DEACON JAMES AND M. ANNETTE TURNER WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER KEN HERNDON
WHEREAS, Metro Council considers the honorary naming of its streets after its citizens to foster a continued sense of community, place, and history; and
WHEREAS, Deacon James Turner and his wife M. Annette Mandley-Turner have lived in the Louisville community for over forty (40) years. They have spent most of that time providing opportunities for young people; and
WHEREAS, the educational efforts of Deacon Turner and Mrs. Mandley-Turner culminated in the construction of a building for that purpose at the corner of 32nd Street and Broadway; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Turner and Mrs. Mandley-Turner attend St. Martin de Porres Parrish and are active leaders in their faith community. They both hold positions of leadership and have spoken or presented at numerous national conferences. They are both published authors of education and spiritual works.
WHEREAS, Metro Council recognizes the importance of community faith leaders and wishes to recognize the incalculable contributions Deacon Turner and Mrs. Mandley-Turner have made to the betterment of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Deacon James Turner and M. Annette Mandley-Turner’s dedicated service and commitment to Louisville Metro is hereby recognized by naming the corner of 32nd Street and Broadway as “Rev. Deacon James and M. Annette Turner Way.”
SECTION II: The Department of Public Works is hereby directed to move forward with the fabrication and installation of the honorary street signs 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-093-26 Honorary Naming James & Annette Turner