RESOLUTION NO. ____, SERIES 2016
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A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY
OF MICHAEL T. WHITE
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMBER TANDY
WHEREAS, Michael Troy White, the son of the Walter and Betty Jo White, was born in St. Louis, Missouri;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White transitioned peacefully to Heaven on August 9, 2016 surrounded by his family;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White was a businessman, community advocate, and philanthropist who received numerous honors and awards for his involvement and accomplishments in the community;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White studied business at Lindsey Wilson College and Yarmuth University;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White was the CEO of America's Finest Filter, Co-Founder of Our Father's House, Co-Founder of The Token Club, Co-Founder of Reno and White, Co-Founder of Divine Steps, and Founder of WF Development and the Kentucky Recovery Resource Center;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White is a graduate of the 2015 Leadership Louisville Class, former board member of 100 Black Men (2000), Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (2016), and Greater Louisville Inc. (2016). Additionally, Michael was a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church;
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White received many awards and accolades over the years, including: US Regional Minority Business of the Year (2004), 100 Blackmen-Awarded Man of the Year (2006), State Minority Business of the Year (2006), Incredible Inc. Award Winner (2007), Louisville, KY Impact Award (2009), 2011 Top 100 National Inner City Business Award (2011), Business First Philanthropy Award (2011), Center of Excellence National Minority Businesses Council (2012), Bingham Fellow Graduate (2014), Leadership Louisville - West Louisville Connector Award (2015);
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White was married for 14 years to LaTanya White; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael T. White and LaTanya have three children, TaHonda Johnson, Teresa Walker, and Maya Whit...
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