City of Philadelphia - File #: 060813

• File #: 060813
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 10/26/2006
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/26/2006
• Title: Honoring Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller for his committed and dedicated service to Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, and to the City of Philadelphia in his recent appointment by Mayor John F. Street as one of 5 members appointed to the City Ethics Board.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Kelly

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/26/2006	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
10/26/2006	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
10/26/2006	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

Title
Honoring Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller for his committed and dedicated service to Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, and to the City of Philadelphia in his recent appointment by Mayor John F. Street as one of 5 members appointed to the City Ethics Board.
Body
WHEREAS, A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller was awarded a Bachelor's degree in music business from Ohio University, a Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky) and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Being inspired to produce, write, and sing has led to his debut album release "With His Permission" , a blend of gospel classics and contemporary pieces, conveying the preciseness of God's perfect timing and aims to heal and encourage the soul; and

WHEREAS, He is the author of "Enjoy Your Journey" an uplifting story which reminds people of the spiritual journey one must travel for salvation which defines Dr. Waller as a true visionary; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Waller has received acclaim from Upscale Magazine as a "individual who has been called to operate far and beyond the restraints of traditionalism"; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Waller is recognized across the nation as a highly sought after revivalist, lecturer, and musician, who throughout his professional career has performed extensive service by responding to the specific needs of the community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Waller has lectured at numerous institutions throughout the United States including Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Center for Urban Theological Studies; and

WHEREAS, Under his leadership he established the Enon-Coulter Community Development Corporation, a non-profit community development corporation that provides educational and support services to children and families; and

WHEREAS, Facilitating a lunch hour bible study in Center City that...