Louisville Metro Government - File #: R-105-21

• File #: R-105-21
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/16/2021
• In control: Metro Council
• On agenda: 10/14/2021
• Final action: 10/14/2021
• Title: A RESOLUTION HONORING CHARLES "BUD" DORSEY BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF BURWELL AVENUE AND 18TH STREET AS "CHARLES 'BUD' DORSEY WAY" IN HIS HONOR.
• Sponsors: Keisha Dorsey (D-3)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/14/2021	1	Metro Council	adopted
10/6/2021	1	Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee	tabled
10/6/2021	1	Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee	untabled	Pass
10/6/2021	1	Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee	recommended for approval	Pass
9/23/2021	1	Metro Council	assigned

Resolution No. _____, Series 2021

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A RESOLUTION HONORING CHARLES “BUD” DORSEY BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF BURWELL AVENUE AND 18^TH STREET AS “CHARLES ‘BUD’ DORSEY WAY” IN HIS HONOR.

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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER DORSEY

WHEREAS, Charles “Bud” Dorsey was born in 1941 and grew up in West Louisville; and

WHEREAS, Bud Dorsey attended Central High School, along with the Greatest of All Time - Muhammed Ali; and

WHEREAS, Bud Dorsey’s interest in photography developed and evolved under the mentorship of Arthur Evans, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, in 1964, after serving in the United States Navy, Bud Dorsey became a freelance photographer for the Courier-Journal and Louisville Defender newspapers; and

WHEREAS, Bud Dorsey started the West End Photography Club for kids; where participants won top prizes at the state level; and

WHEREAS, Bud Dorsey’s skilled photographic eye has enriched and influenced the masses across the globe; and

WHEREAS, Bud Dorsey has documented and recorded through photographs, numerous Black events throughout Louisville, showcasing and highlighting his and many of his subjects’ amazing talents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I:                      Charles “Bud” Dorsey’s dedicated service and commitment to Louisville Metro is hereby recognized with the placement of an honorary street sign on the corner of Burwell Avenue and 18^th Streets, Louisville Kentucky, and so designated as “Charles ‘Bud’ Dorsey 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-105-21 Honorary Naming of Burwell Ave. and 18^th St. as Bud Dorsey Way 091621