RESOLUTION No. __________, Series 2016
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A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REV. BERNARD CRAYTON
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Sponsored By: Councilman David Tandy
Whereas, Rev. Bernard Crayton is the Senior Pastor of the Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. The Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church has experienced enormous growth under his pastorate and has implemented a variety of ministries that are equipping the saints for evangelistic outreach to the unsaved through fervent prayer, discipleship training, and the power of the preached word.
Whereas, Rev. Crayton attended the University of Toledo and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Whereas, Rev. Crayton is married to the former Marcella Jones and the father of two children, Ashley and Justin.
Whereas, Rev. Crayton is the first Vice Moderator for the General Association of Baptist in Kentucky; he serves on the Board of Directors for St. Vincent de Paul; he is a “Founding Member” of the Norton Cancer Institute Leadership Cabinet; and the recipient of the Phoenix Award for his energetic willingness to be involved in activities to bring compassionate care to the entire community.
Whereas, Rev. Crayton is a former Moderator for the Central District Baptist Association of Louisville, a former trustee of Simmons College of Kentucky, and a former Board member of the Louisville Urban League.
Whereas, Pastor Crayton’s many awards and recognition include Certificate of Special Recognition presented by the Honorable John Yarmuth, 3rd Congressional District Kentucky (2012); Delahanty - Shobe Humanitarian Award for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration (2011); Certificate of Merit in recognition of outstanding contributions to our Community presented by President of Alderman Steve Magre (2011); WLOU/WLLV Radio Award as Pastor of the Month (May 2011); Jennifer Reynolds’ article titled, Helping our neighbors be healthy in the magazine Get Health (2010); recognition of work as Moderator of Central District for support and continued commitment to the 100th division operational support and the United State of America (2008); Recognition Award from the Louisville Metro Council for leadership and commitment to the community (2006); Central District Baptist Association Distinguished Award for the Most Valuable Pastor of the Year (2006); featured in 2004 calendar by Gibbs Wealth Management Group (2004); Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Recognition Plaque for support (2003); Super Star Most Valuable Volunteers Award presented by the Jefferson County Public Schools; Distinguished Citizen Award from Mayor David Armstrong (1999); and Recognition Award from the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by Senator Gerald Neal (1999)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE COUNCIL) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Rev. Bernard Crayton life and service to Louisville Metro be honored with an honorary street sign on Hancock Street from Oak Street to Caldwell Street in Louisville, Kentucky designated as “Rev. Bernard Crayton Avenue”. The Department of Public Works is hereby directed to move forward with fabrication and installation of the honorary street sign upon the passage of the resolution and the receipt of funds to cover the expense.
SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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_______________________________ H. Stephen Ott Metro Council Clerk |
_____________________________ David Yates President of the Council |
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_______________________________ Greg Fischer Mayor |
_____________________________ Approval Date |
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
BY: ____________________________
Honorary Street Sign Resolution CM Tandy Rev. Bernard Crayton 4-25-16