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.

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 often draws over a thousand persons within the first half hour; and

WHEREAS, Currently Dr. Waller, is the proud husband to Ellyn Jo Waller, father to their two daughters Elynn Morgan and Eryka Lynn, is the Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia and recently been appointed to serve the City on it’s Ethics Board by Mayor John F. Street, Esquire; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor and commend Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller for his involvement with numerous service organizations, his leadership in the community, and contributions to the literary and music realm.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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