Resolution No. _____, Series 2020
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A RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND HERMAN WAYNE COLBERT BY DEDICATING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH 11TH AND 7TH STREETS AS “REVEREND H. WAYNE COLBERT WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
SPONSORED BY: PRESIDENT DAVID JAMES
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WHEREAS, Reverend Colbert is a native of Louisville Kentucky, born to the late Dr. Reverend Herman Colbert and Mary Colbert, and is the eighth child of eleven siblings; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Colbert is a second generation pastor and has served 26 years as Senior Pastor of the Kingdom Land Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, Kingdom Land Baptist Church has experienced enormous spiritual growth under Reverend Colbert’s pastorate and has implemented a variety of ministries for the community; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Colbert and the Kingdom Land Baptist Church family are spreading the Gospel message by meeting practical needs of people, such as feeding the hungry and helping the poor in the community. They are also providing shelter for the homeless through The Women of Worth (W.O.W.) Transitional House; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Colbert is leading his congregation into revitalizing communities by building better families through practical education; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Colbert is a man of integrity, passion, and compassion. He loves unselfishly and displays unwavering faith and relentless efforts in sharing the rawness and truth of God’s Holy Word to a lost world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Reverend Herman Wayne Colbert’s dedicated service and commitment to Louisville Metro is hereby recognized with the placement of an honorary street sign on the northeast corner of South 11th and 7th Streets in Louisville, Kentucky and so designated as “Reverend H. Wayne Colbert Way.”
SECTION II: The Department of Public Works is hereby directed to move forward with the fabrication and installation of the honorary 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.
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Sonya Harward David James
Metro Council Clerk President of the Council
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Greg Fischer Approval Date
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ____________________________
R-021-20 V.1 020620 - Honorary Sign for Rev. Colbert