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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06 05 Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials ` APPLICATION FOR NAMING AND RENAMING MEMORIALS IN THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN Applicants Name: Roxanna Mann Date: June 5, 2009 Applicants Address: 815 North Cochran Avenue Charlotte MI 48813 Home Phone Number:517.541.0310 Work Phone Number: 517.402.4120 SUBJECT OR•SITE OF THE (RE)NAMING: What is it? Small piece of"bridge" section on Cavanaugh Road, located near the light at Hawk Island Park Entrance Current name? Yes XX No What is the current name? NA Proposed name: The Dr. Donald L. Green Memorial Bridge What is the vision for the proposed memorial? For an honorarium to a citizen in great standing with the community, involved in community outreach via the Parker Memorial Baptist Church and its ministries. (Which include an inner city children's program, a teen program, a Bible publishing worldwide distribution center, the Lansing City Rescue Mission, various nursing homes, city jails, state prisons, a Christian School, a Bible Institute, a large printing ministry and community involvement via other means.) Dr. Green has been the Pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955. He has been a solid member of the Lansing area and is known worldwide for his compassion and interest in the furtherance of the Lord's work. Please provide two alternative memorials that would be acceptable to you: Any as deemed appropriate for this request. This locale was picked because it just down the road from the church which sits on the corner of Cavanaugh & Aurelius. Projected Costs: Unknown, requesting a sign bearing the name "The Donald L. Green Memorial Bridge" How do you propose the change be funded? To be determined once we know what you will require. Funding should not be an issue for this project. How will this impact residents? Since this is only a sign to be posted at both sides of the small bridge area, there should be no impact on residents. How will this impact businesses? Same as above APPLICATION FOR NAMING op AND RENAMING MEMORIALS ✓�� �I IN THE 2 p dP CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN O p�' Applicants Name: Roxanna Mann Date: June 5, 2009 Applicants Address: 815 North Cochran Avenue Charlotte MI 48813 Home Phone Number:517.541.0310 Work Phone Number: 517.402.4120 SUBJECT OR-SITE OF THE (RE)NAMING: What is it? Small piece of "bridge" section on Cavanaugh Road, located near the light at Hawk Island Park Entrance Current name? Yes XX No What is the current name? NA Proposed name: The Dr. Donald L. Green Memorial Bridge What is the vision for the proposed memorial? For an honorarium to a citizen in great standing with the community, involved in community outreach via the Parker Memorial Baptist Church and its ministries. (Which include an inner city children's program, a teen program, a Bible publishing worldwide distribution center, the Lansing City Rescue Mission, various nursing homes, city jails, state prisons, a Christian School, a Bible Institute, a large printing ministry and community involvement via other means.) Dr. Green has been the Pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955. He has been a solid member of the Lansing area and is known worldwide for his compassion and interest in the furtherance of the Lord's work. Please provide two alternative memorials that would be acceptable to you: Any as deemed appropriate for this request. This locale was picked because it just down the road from the church which sits on the corner of Cavanaugh & Aurelius. Projected Costs: Unknown, requesting a sign bearing the name "The Donald L. Green Memorial Bridge" How do you propose the change be funded? To be determined once we know what you will require. Funding should not be an issue for this project. How will this impact residents? Since this is only a sign to be posted at both sides of the small bridge area, there should be no impact on residents. How will this impact businesses? Same as above 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 01/18 1�1��11' y.:.,, �. ` Z::t.• t>; . :,;;?IP;,�• , i•:t`i,'•1 t d1-6 Tom, .9V JOURNAL Saturday,June6,1964 L(tnbitiaf MIENWILM �'�kk�r?3 �j t:,�;, e ,,ti; � :Y •'S' �i";e?�i.+pr,, �,r> ti�+1al�a. I Y� � M�rF.t.. .x t r g, r ff•. IIA a Si 4.r f i.. F 3. «Yr rr• l f • .I !l� 1;•C;' .,'ice, Q�"1.- p �., i1a ;;��•, �'-71, 1;1' �rt„ } j� �'k,. t ! I ;,IRr � g�.>b kl :y: '�".Via%:' \ 1� ,k 1. ,7:1• ,.J, ;.t` \" ,, �•o-: \tl;. ti. "E;1°r S.• •yy n; Y, �: tJ 1a'...li�.,1 •,t.a,,,r,1:1;.,U,;.;\�i�i�•��ji;1'1,',:\::,a•1��1A��et�lplr. �•1\4�1,; I ,n,'t�i � } �' t�i�,: , ��J 'k`� •f ,�,:'.,;,,,`„5 �" 'nn•;Y�"y":N?��\ r11 ti.r..,l;��,\I, \l" ,.I,.•� �•(:'�Y;,1r ,s'Zi'P�, :� k y�.t� W-i,-`y3f LN � Id: 'f ;'�' ka• `.'i� ''a• �I d, F !I'7a ti F Fln,cw 2�11.., y l t:. q 1 ':,7 P i �'�\` .lc\1 ,,.1 1 ,t ,`\\1 11�`..�•1 ' .... t 1 1�Y1�'\�i1`\\``p1\U�lltt``�11�1,`��1`,�lh'1`.C'1�\'��.�+`,```,�1f•` \1`11.14�\L�F1`1� ',i ' s M,' •,.. ���, �+<, '.m F�ih�t�,;:`��; ,Y Q�`PI l,r 1`1 1. .JI;`?f•'�t��1�,�t\�7\1 1'�141� t \1 14t, o.lyl°•7ii 'r� ��:'0h �� F � .X;C�n.9. y rvriS- �� ,, PROPOSED AUDITORIUM—This is an architectural sketch of the new aud-Itorfnm to be erect- )L. h Road ed at Parker Memorial Baptist C urch, 1902 E. Cavanaug Parker 'Baptistt Break Ground Ground will be broken Sunday This will mark the fourth add' goat, 1955, lauring his years, the for a new auditorium at Parker tion to the churcb since the R.evcongregation has grown from 56 Mr. Green t ecame pastor in Au-members to'01. Memorial Baptist Church, IN " E. Cavanaugh Road. The Cere- mony will take place immediate- Lv following the morning worship service. Rev. Donald L. Green, pastor, said construction of the building adjacent to the existing edifice, wilt.be started within the next two weeks. The new structure will be erected at'an approximate cost of$65,500. It will have a seating capacity of about 600, and a 40- chair choir loft. 'There will be laminated arches in the in a in au(jitorim, with natural w o ad decicing for the ceiling. Plane i)so cal) for a spacious royeri with .facilities for church office. and pastor's study off the foyer.,', and nursery and. toddlers' de-' partments above it. The exterior: will be brick, cement block and: colored glass. A bond program is being con- ducted by the congregation to fi- nance it.The'present auditorium will be converted into a Chris- tian Education Department and also Wall ba used as a chapel.' 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 02/18 - A BRIEF HISTORY OF PARKER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH In September 1932, a small group of people from South Baptist Church organuzed a Sunday School under the name "The Union Gospel Sunday School" and they met in the old Forest Road School building. The Church. was organized in the same school building in February, 1935, and the Church and Sunday School was carried on under lay lead.crsbip until it was incorporated May 24, 1938, with 29 me.rober.s. 1n 193$, an acre of land at 1902 East Cavanaugh Road. was graciously given as a. memorial to Mrs- Lena Farkv cell a c the Cavanaugh Road Memorial Baptist Church", The firs , the riame. "Parker t set i location was on July 30, 1939. A metal"Wonder. Building"was constructed.in 1956 as the cburcb outgrew the original wood frame building. On.June 7, 1964, ground.was broken for the present a.uditotium- The metal building was dismantled in 1.990 and the entire east wing was remodeled. Tbis made way for the covered drive through at the east entrance, a larger lobby, a new church office complex, enlarged classrooms, enlarged.restrooms, and a new kitchen-lunchroom area. Another building was added just a few years ago that contains our World Wide Bible Ministries, along with a gyninasiiun for our school and a place of fellowship for our members. PASTORS WHO HAVE SERVED Rev. Smith 1932- 1937 Rev.Stroup 1931 - 1.939 Rcv.Carnell io4o - Rev.Steward Rev.Williarns 1944-46 Rev. Marquardt 1946 -5 5 to Dr. Don Green 1.955 -present 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 03/18 i!I 4:r 77- builaizig. built in .1956..Wonder: h eras built'`':Te �o©d frame builds ng sihic.in 1939 can be seen at the far left , - of the picture above. resent facility. .Be1OV:' rti-st s rendition of our p - _ �==�. 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 04/18 s VL A 'NING WHEREAS: Union Godpd. Sunday Schoot began .in SeptembeA 1932; and. WHEREAS: An ache 06 .Cand waa g,'ra.e:i.ous.2y donated by Mt6. waPtur_ Gxi.n.nel ,in memory o� hex a.usteA Lena PaAker; and WHEREAS: Due ,to tikis genexo.w6 act, Pmken Memon i of Baptist Chuxch urau atabtiz h.ed and held its 6.Vr.at b exv,iee at the new .6 t e on Juty 30, 1939; and WHEREAS: Under the Zeade t6 h,ip o 6 'DA. Gteen {soh ,the past twenty-b ev e n yea 6, the chDiLch has gnown -1�um 5.ijty-4 ix to itz phe%ent member hip o j appto x imate2y eight hundxed; and WHEREAS: The aim o� the m.ini;my has always been. to xeaeh out to people unjamiti,at with the .dove 06 lesua Chxist- NOW, TOERCFORE, T, TERRY J. MC KANt, MAYOR o6 the City o� Lanz.ing, by the. power vested .in me, do hereby,urge 'att e ii%zenb .in the community to give 6peciaY- aeeognitkon to PcrJkuL Meman,iaZ Bap.,izt Chutch on .the. 50.th ann.iveuahy o4 th.eit beg-innin_ and pxay that the Lor-d wilt abundantty btu,6 th.eiA witnv,.a by adding mote SoutA to H.us kingdom. ql Given under my hand and the See- 0� the City o i Lana.ing th c.d 6,ixteerath day of September. ,in the yeah o� Out Loxd one thousand nine hundxed and e-ig h t y-.tivo. MAYOR G4-4 u Ilk a Pea �, o pq V M" DCD ° S a 10 V >1 �d as Fl FA Qv \ 41 q r +cl' c Ae IL fr e�i! 47 A CS � ..i .. �. a .,. �•r'. f i I �* jiJ o Of LANSING L A N m 1 N 6 . M I C 14 1 6 A N WHEREAS: Donatd L. Green g&ew up in EyP..e.ie, Michigan and attended Aht.ington Bap:tt6t Coitege .in Fo-it WoAth, Texa.6; and WHEREAS: He atzo hatd.6 an honorary doctorat deghee atom M.idwe,6tehn Baptist CoLEege .in Pontiac, Michigan in Aecogn.i.t.ion of h-ia wo/tk; and WHEREAS: 1989 manfaz h.i,6 40.th yeah in .the miniz.tAy and hi.6 34,th yeah at Lan.6.ing'.6 Parizeh Memoria.L Bapt, s.t Church; and WHEREAS: He hab been an out6.tand.ing wo&ker Jon .the. Lord, {nor the membena of h,ia chu ch, and Jot .the. people op our community. NOW, THEREFORE, Z, TERRY J. MC KANE, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LANSING, by .the power. vea:ted in me, do heh.e.b y proe ta.im Sunday, Aug"t 73, 1989 a6: "DR. DONALD L. GREEN DAY" and at aU' Lavu6ing n.ea.identa to join me .in paying .6pe.eiaE tti.bute to , Dr. Green {nor h,i,6 out4tand ing conth,ibut ion, ,to ouh community through h,i..a wank. at PaAkelc Memon.iat Bapti6x Church. Given undeA my hand and ,the Seat of w .the City of Lana.ing th,i.6 eteventh day of Augu6t in the yeah oJ. Ou2 Lard one Ngy.h thou.aand nine hundlced and eighty-nine. I•f. 7) AYOR i .III' �1• •rl ST/90 39Vd gvd Nv9IH9IN GIN T 7b:90 010z/50/0T 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 07/18 L�AS�,- sNaRT. rya •oonu• LINE of LR17AL nUnKs I.�•; ''+p', •I �Q ocx THR RIRm.B FR E35, FLINT NIfpIGAN (�o , Between Plli IZt,D40.R�AL BAPT1ST 'CHU.,DCTJ a tMichiaan acClesiastical. no, o.1'a :LCi1 2902 1" part of the £usc aa5 Cavanaugh Road, Lansing, Michi-gan,. FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT ?ou ta 2, Lansill�;, Michig n, past �; of the second part, as follows: The said part :y of the fleet pare, in conaidFration of the teats and Covenants covenants herein specified, do(;S hereby.La and L'=w to the said part y- of tii.e second part, the following described premises, situated and 6iA9 in the TOWT1,Ship ofLa ns j.Z1g QnMt' of In 11ara and state of Michigan, to-wic: is J; The building to the reap of the church pant located at 2902 East Cavanaugh Road, Lansing, ilichigan. 1 for the terux of 1�T111r- �, on-e-11alf,fsam and after the f1�S U day of �*n , ti• aon't`,115 i, 19 7 r, on the terms and conditions 6reinafter mentioned, to be occupied for a. schoolroom dUx'7.r1� t�1. 110UI'S p �'.nU a.71'l. ;0 =(• rJU a onda,,y to Frir:a both inclusive . Provided, That in case any rear shall be due and unpaid, or if default shall be made in any of the i covenants herein, contained, then it shall be lawful for the said part yof the first part i t,3 ;;Ll C C O s S 01 11oe5Q£i 2ttc1Mcy,�4re31'3; represenratives and assigns, to re-enter into, fie-possess the said Premises,.and the j said part y of the second part, and each and every other occupaar, to remove and put, out. i a And the said part br of the sernnd parr doOC hereby hirc the said premi,es for the term, of ;l\l_'1110 a one-half i 9-1 jai abovo meadoned, and do c S covexaaalt and proms to pay to the said '1ri0"P..I:,i1S part Y of the first pare, '?t g 5 U C C cc s SrCcRimtativex and a9si gw, for rent of said preu,.ises for 'aid term tlxe ARWat{ _,OilCtiVing sf YV3^L'S: in the r _n :. g p �10�;•1� , �abo,r and lna te,;ial,s Pmod� ,� ana zin^,rcviji o^ ai , a,xl- and rL�1!lOdC��n;- n�' �' Sc. G cMi sc,9: to make r1r,•Y Changes; S%t�.L7_. .Jt1.i.1..C�.:S. l:T. �,s dew med. 7 cl;I' ;Ssary bar Sec011cl pS:L�iti fOr its uSe of said bui,ld�.n;' r u lob' school pull-poses; �O C0�13t1'uct a gas in.e to ,,a;id �auilc� ink ar_d i riSt�.17. r as m- 'tei�; to pay for 4L,n� 1tLi I i ties U.Sed bjr said second party; and %o .�Urn.ish whataver janitr-1r ::C�'V'1(;O L S 5 L 5. • • I L: t �v �, 1 ': an um, �+,.k,R;rye+.�� � • - - •r111�.,'_ -t T ' dip IL • _ �t /1 n. tl l 5 L � 5 L. •• I �• err.. / +� � f' +ry `}� •^e"'.. .. �;. .: ';%ram_,r j � � •:r .,��.. w ,i 1 6 hl il\ 'Oki /r rs a1"H. g •• ot 0 �,�jtilb 1 ',•' �1 ,n � 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 10/18 •' rcy"'..,.. .,, � 6' • r Ltdfc., ',:c51td.1-::if�1sN\SM1r\.1L12,Ult�i;�1x\.C,ua,usc.�u:;¢.n;n�n.� .,._.:.,._., _ .. ,. .... ._._........ W R 0 S W H 0 Biographical Proof Your Name: Donald Lcwis Green. Compavy Name: Parker Memorial Baptist Church Department; Your Title: Senior Pastor• Published Address 1902 L.Cavanaugh Road Lansing,MI 4891.0 United States Business Phone: (517) 882-2280 Ext. Cell Phone: Home Phone: (517) 882-9293 e-mail Address: grccnpmbc@juno,com Web Address: http://www_cambridgr-whoswho_com Type of Business: Baptist Church Major Prod/Services: Spiritual Leadership,Consulting,Striving to Spread the Word of God,Preaching,Teaching Marketing Area: Regiooal Forty-Nine Years of EV. crience as a'Preacher.,Speaking at Conferences,Evangelism',Missionary Expertise: Field Delegate Eay.Bus.Publication: Sword of the Lord Hobbies: Baseball,Traveling Internationally Doctorate of Divinity,Mdwestem Baptist College,Pontiac,Michigan (1974);Bachelor's De�ee in Education: Divinity,Bible Baptist Seminary,Fort Worth,Tcias (1949) President,International Fellowship of Fundamental Baptists(2001-2003);Guest Speaker,Camp .M.enting;Administrator,Lansing Baptist School,K-12(1974-2006);Founder,President;Lansing Aflihations/Awards: Baptist Bible Institute(since 1972) Charity: - 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 11/18 KJV Bible-Believing J owiez 190 9 if Cav==57f .9oa,-Y, 11S910 ,/5/V &$2-22do s&' 157T/ d82-2112 l Y��rc pm6cQ7uro.cn� Dr. D. L_ Green, Pastor Rev. Steve Green,Asst. Pastor, Music Independent Fundamental Rev. Craig Burcham, Assoc. Pastor, Visitation Dr. Donald L. Green (6-5-1928 - Saved art the age of 9 years, Called to preach at age of 16. 1946-48 Attended 131BLE BAPTIST SEMINARY, FT. WORTH, TX. 1949-52 Pastored FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, WEST BRANCH, MI. 1953-55 Asst. Pastor BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, FL. 1955- Pastor PARKER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, LANSING, MI. Over 70 preacher boys called to ministry. His own five sons are ordained Baptist. Preachers and in Full time service and his daughter is married to a Baptist Preacher and on the mission Meld. He has travelled around the world, preached for many missionaries in several foreign countries, and has made twelve trips to the Holy Land, Currently administrates the following ministries of P.M.B,C. Christian School K4-12 Bible Institute Printing Ministry Bookstore Bus Ministry Tape Ministry jail Fa- Prison Ministries Rescue Mission Preaching Youth Camp Lansing Baptist School K4-12, Lansing Baptist Bible Institute, Bus Ministry, Lansing Baptist Bookstore, Bearing Precious Seed Ministry, Local Church Bible Publishers,Tape Ministry 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 12/18 Vlrg Bernero, Mayor. aUe ve/ vw L ' THE LORD TS GOOD,A STRONGHOLD IiV THE DAY OF TRO UBLE;AND HE XNO TYETH THTY THATT)?Fu'ST V H,TM."•- VAHUM.l:i JVAEREAS• It is a privilege to celebrate _w�i�th� er Memorial Church, ft'iends.and family to honor Donald L. Green on the occasion of his 80'h. ' artndayl and Since Au st 195 has e�rrn�ed him as a d icated, u r of:his Baptist heritage. As-the WHEREAS: � i 7 ;or► of a Baptist preacher, GL n. was�s d at th ' ��as call d reach. he age of 1.6 . Lagcz to serve :he Lord.he zcceived.his.,lachelor's Mgr o , Texan ari s,:Docttir of Divinity fcoxzl% . Midwestern Baptist Cackle in Pontiac WHEREAS: As W active o..stiFinge o the.word of God. e cottn�and f Dr. Green.firmly�q�elieves in a � .- . . . � . Sczpture in the midst of a day, cR'fallen hcro ge arout .t e.vvorld, and has y_. successfully as.fisted in the w l.. , utreacb.vi :bus ministry WHEREAS` Devoted and other etierlts, a va 1dVvide, in lading many local entities like the L- and W73ERF 4 : Assure. l'y r cntlessly to teach and Stress the i gen doctTirles .m.orals and values. 1✓1 ouragcd b vV, is is ymbolic of the blood a4�d the pun y and.h tage around' the world; 4d W) REAS k Another s wifeFiry een; his eve sons: Timotli , Steve, Jo gust . -same as their father,and his 2me beautiful a 1 of Lan'' ves :in tii herebyproc.laim, ; NOW, TH>EREF�RFyF �V[R y • . �' K, June 2, 2008 to be Gree " ati cv. Crre;�n f felon dedication to religious 1n Lansing. i.encourage Lanl�ng�esiderb�to jdin w� g and community setvice., a he 7it�e anther 80 year ' '�. j Giyo under my hand and seal this econd day of June in Year of.'Our v.`.�"�`'*"^—�-�.,..�»,.o.•�-^"0 Lord two thousand and eight.. ' Virg Rernero :. Mayor of hRDT ems': ' aµeii,voh+c':a, 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAE PAGE 13/18 UU/U1/ eUlU MUN LLl ;Zb r"xx Sii S1.2 aDoi t$8U&VUZ "Vptscy w���• -- .._......... ............ f... ... ..._........... ......... .. i � I I 1 I D68T4(:T . f 0FPoCT_6®CAFM RUMD&O AmlAN L. CRopn i Ju01 my.VKE CAW P.O.sox aM APMOMIATION5,91M" wtu�roo racx({pH.r 7Ca9 Si2NATE MAJOnmy FLOOR LMAIM A7PROPR MOM SUl)MbMAMMeS, f JUD(CARY AND COMMONS,0WA DGtmrrt€+rr of&aMo;+axNTaL FIM f5M 7I3-IBt OUAUTY,VICE OWN mnate�psay�ssrfc�fN�9+�•Ga DCflARTiRiffW-me USPORUTW, f NCE CHAIR STATE P'Oum AND varv'iY A AM. I VrM M" Augmt 2"'2010 CAPITAL OUTLAY MITM i To Whom It May Concerts: It lsas corae to Any attention that the members of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church would wish to tribute;their.Pastor, Dr. Don Careen, with having the bridge near Hawk island,on Cavmugh lid,'named aflr him. I believe this would be a great hmor to him, considering has great impact on the commmiity. Called to preaoh at the yountbg age of 16, Pastor Careen will have been a Member of the church for 55 yearn as of August 14 ,2010.He lass raised a family,consisting of 5 boys and one dau&ff, to follow in his Footsteps. He, and his congregation,has bqm active in reaching the Word throughout the community by Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and bus ministry. 'Piney have went out of their way to bring people to chwa * who had difficult transportation, w+nile provi.ding people with food and clothing as they could. Pastor Careen has been a big financial suppottzr of the City Resume Mission. He has sent ministries, Along with himself,to pr=h there as well as in jails,prisons,and nursing homes.He spends many hours with the sick and those in need, As people will say, he redly is a "People Pe3saza." Tom. Green has also administrated a Christian School and'bible Institute. He is engaged primarily.in Educational ministries, making tapes and booklets, spreading the gospel. Noll only has he reached out through the community, but the.world as well. He has traveled to many differ a countries with his teachings, Thank you for taking this time to consider naming the bridge the "Donald L. 'Car= m Meorial Bridge.,,I'm sure after reading this letter;you will see Dr.Don-Cram as a cmn&-hard working person)who deserves to be recognized in such a way. Sincerely, Alan L. Cropsey I Senate Majority Floor Leader i �aa,a�•* e PAGE2 08-02-2010 11:28 BPS 517SB22317 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN F A B PAGE 14/18 Tony Benavides 3337 S. Catherine A,Lansing.NJ 48911 Tel: (517)882-6360 Cell: (5.17) 614-11.74 July 26, 2010 Esteemed Members of the Lansing City Council: The congregation of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church at 1902 E. Cavanaugh, is requesting the naming a bridge in honor of their pastor Dr. Don Green. It is a pleasure and an honor for me to write a letter of support in the naming of the bridge spanning the creek on E. Cavanaugh road near Hawk Island Park for Pastor Dr. Don Green. The bridge is immediately west of the church. Dr. Green has been the pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955 and has enriched the lives of thousands of Lansing citizens in that span of time. He has provided leadership for church members that strengthen the moral fiber of our city. Dr. Green is married to Fay and has six children, five sons that are ordained ministers and a daughter that is married to a minister. Since he came to Lansing as a pastor, he has extended support to the families of his church by initiating the programs that promote strong family values and involvement in caring for others. Among his many, many accomplishments is the starting of a bible publishing effort that provides free bibles to anyone who cannot afford one, and starting a school in 1974. Through his leadership the congregation is a strong supporter of missionaries all over the world. Through his tireless efforts and inspiration, he has a congregation that is involved in an extensive number of activities. He is one man, resolved to live the life of a Christian; a great example for all us. His leadership, first with his family and then with his congregation has impacted Lansing with the strong citizens that serve the whole community and branch out to serve the world. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Green for many years and feel that he is certainly worthy of this recognition. I totally support the naming of the bridge in his honor. Please call me should you need additional information. Fpectfully, 10/05/2010 06:44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAE PAGE 15/18 Tony Benavides 3337 S. Catherine&,Lansing,MI48911 Tel. (517)882-6360 Cell: (517)614-1114 July 26, 2010 Esteemed Members of the Lansing City Council: The congregation of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church at 1902 E, Cavanaugh, is requesting the naming a bridge in honor of their pastor Dr. Don Green. It is a pleasure and an honor for me to write a letter of support in the naming of the bridge spanning the creek on E. Cavanaugh road near Hawk Island Park for Pastor Dr. Don Green. The bridge is Immediately west of the church. Dr, Green has been the pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955 and has enriched the lives of thousands of Lansing citizens in that span of time. He has provided leadership for church members that strengthen the moral fiber of our city. Dr. Green is married to Fay and has six children,five sons that are ordained ministers and a daughter that is married to a minister. Since he came to Lansing as a pastor, he has extended support to the families of his church by initiating the programs that promote strong family values and involvement in caring for others. Among his many, many accomplishments is the starting,of a bible publishing effort that provides free bibles to anyone who cannot afford one, and starting a school in 1974. Through his leadership the congregation is a strong supporter of missionaries all over the world. Through his tireless efforts and inspiration, he has a congregation that is involved in an extensive number of activities. He is one man, resolved to live the life of a Christian; a great example for all us. His leadership,first with his family and then with his congregation has impacted Lansing with the strong citizens that serve the whole community and branch out to serve the world. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Green for many years and feel that he is certainly worthy of this recognition. I totally support the naming of the bridge in his honor. Please call me should you need additional information. Respectfully, �1��y' /�_ 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAIGE 16/18 To�y Benavides 3337S. Catherine St...Lansing,AgJ',48971 Tel.. (5.17)882-6360 Cell. (517)614-1114 July 26, 2010 Esteemed Members of the Lansing City Council: The congregation of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church at 1902 E. Cavanaugh, is requesting the naming a bridge in honor of their pastor Dr. Don Green. It is a pleasure and an honor for me to write a letter of support in the naming of the bridge spanning the creek on E. Cavanaugh road near Hawk Island Park for Pastor Dr. Don Green. The bridge is immediately west of the church. Dr. Green has been the pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955 and has enriched the lives of thousands of Lansing citizens in that span of time. He has provided leadership for church members that strengthen the moral fiber of our city. Dr, Green is married to Fay and has six children, five sons that are ordained ministers and a daughter that is married to a minister. Since he came to Lansing as a pastor, he has extended support to the families of his church by Initiating the programs that promote strong family values and involvement in caring for others. Among his many, many accomplishments is the starting of a bible publishing effort that provides free bibles to anyone who cannot afford one, and starting a school in 1974. Through his leadership the congregation is a strong supporter of missionaries all over the world, Through his tireless efforts and inspiration, he has a congregation that is involved in an extensive number of activities. He is one man, resolved to live the life of a Christian; a great example for all us. His leadership, first with his family and then with his congregation has impacted Lansing with the strong citizens that serve the whole community and branch out to serve the world. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Green for many years and feel that he is certainly worthy of this recognition. I totally support the naming of the bridge in his honor. Please call me should you need additional information. Re pectfully,, 10/05/2010 0G: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 17/18 3337 S. Catherine SI-jansing,M1.48911 Tel: (517)982-6360 Ce1L (517)6.14-1114. July 26, 2010 Esteemed Members of the Lansing City Council: The congregation of the Parker Memorial Baptist Church at 1902 E. Cavanaugh, is requesting the naming a bridge in honor of their pastor Dr. Don Green. It is a pleasure and an honor for me to write a letter of support in the naming of the bridge spanning the creek on E. Cavanaugh road near Hawk Island Park for Pastor Dr, Don Green. The bridge is immediately west of the church. Dr. Green has been the pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955 and has enriched the lives of thousands of Lansing citizens in that span of time. He has provided leadership for church members that strengthen the moral fiber of our city. Dr. Green is married to Fay and has six children, five sons that are ordained ministers and a daughter that is married to a minister. Since he came to Lansing as a pastor, he has extended support to the families of his church by initiating the programs that promote strong family values and involvement in caring for others. Among his many, many accomplishments is the starting of a bible publishing effort that provides free bibles to anyone who cannot afford one, and starting a school in 1974. Through his leadership the congregation is a strong supporter of missionaries all over the World. Through his tireless efforts and inspiration, he has a congregation that is involved in an extensive number of activities. He is one man, resolved to live the life of a Christian; a great example for all us. His leademhhip, first with his family and then with his congregation has impacted Lansing with the strong citizens that serve the whole community and branch out to serve the world. I have had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Green for many years and feel that he is certainly worthy of this recognition. I totally support the naming of the bridge in his honor. Please call me should you need additional information. Re pectfully/% � �� � 10/05/2010 06: 44 1 MID MICHIGAN FAB PAGE 18/18 2-1 .L. •, - 1_ A N S I N G , M I C K I G A N isrorlawation WHEREAS: On June 5, 7928, Revexend'Roy, Green and h,4a4 wti6e E heE o6 De, cost, Michigan weAe blessed with ,the bi th o6 a don, Donatd L. Green; and WHEREAS: bonged was graduated 6nom Etz ie High Sehoot .in Etz ie, MiChigan and BtUe Sapti�st Seminary, in Font Woath, Texas with h,!A- Ordination taking p&ce on his twenty-6zu t biAthday,, at the Fiut Bapti,6t Chuhch. o6 Weat Ma.nch, M.ieh igan wheAe he remained a s a P"for 6or 6ouA y-eau; and WHEREAS: ReveAe-nd Donakd L. Gaeen then moved to J'aehsonv.i,ete, Flordia where he. wab an A,6zociate Pastc)L be6one Coming to the Parker Memoh i,at Bapti6t Chatch ,gin Lanstng, on August 74, 1955; and WEREAS: ReveAend Donaed L. Gheen went on .to bu,ied ,the PuAkevt. Memojtiae Baptist ChLvLch 6nom a sttuggti,ng chuhah to a .6-ticong, UuZ winning membeuh,ip o6 700 and has led this church in 6ouA 6uitd.ing programs, thuz g teatP y en&kging and enhancing ,the chuAch pn.opeAty; and WHEREAS- Reverend. Donatd L. Green i,& the bather o6 6ix ch tdren, one daughteA and 6.ive, sons, att 06 hiz 6onz- have been eaUed ,into the m,iniztAy, pre.ach,ing the word. 06 God, thus 6ottowing .in the 600t6tepz o6 the,vA gAand6athen and bather; and WHEREAS: Tn recognition o6 h.i.6 out6tanding example o6 6env.ice to God and in ,tutbnony to W many years' o6 exemp Ay, practice o6 his mini Vey, ,the 6r.Le.nds and. 6arnity o6 Revetend Gheen w.LU gather with hdm.,in eetebratian o6 h.(.s Twentieth Anniversary with Pa tke/c Memoh,%a e Fapz%3t Ch.utch. NOW, THE'REPORE, I, GERALD W. GRAVES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LANSING, by the power vested .in me, do hereby p cocZa,im, Sunday, Auguat 17, 7 975, a-s: "REVEREND DONALD L. GREEN DAY" .in Lana,ing, and T reqtest att- citizeni, e6peciaUy tho.5e oa Parize& MejvoA a.l Sapt,,zt Church, to xupect, honor and pay t i,bute .to this man 6oh ha contJtbutiou ,to thin eommun.ity and bon the bettehment 06 -those around. him. 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