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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Reverend Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter
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WHEREAS, Lawrence Edward Carter was born in Dawson, Georgia and raised in Columbus, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter received a B.A. from Virginia University of Lynchburg, a Master of Divinity, a Master of Sacred Theology, and a Ph.D. from Boston University, and further studied and received several certifications from numerous universities, including The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter was named a Fulbright-Hayes Scholar, a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow in 1993 and 1996, and appeared at more than 1,000 speaking engagements across the country; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter is the founding dean of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, where he is a tenured professor of religion, the college archivist, and a curator; and
WHEREAS, through his research and advocacy, Dr. Carter has substantially advanced our collective understanding of civil rights, non-violent resistance, and interracial and interfaith dialogue; and
WHEREAS, by preserving the records and ideas of leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahtma Ghandi, Dr. Carter keeps their vision alive and accessible for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter has dedicated his life to the service of his community through education, philosophy, and spirituality, and has inspired countless others to serve their communities; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council honors, recognizes, and celebrates the Reverend Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter.