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p�SpU"fN eE%b <br /> O <br /> � 2 <br /> U O <br /> x i <br /> 186' SPECIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 1-2017 <br /> A SPECIAL PROCLAMATION AWARDED BY SOUTH BEND <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE KAREN L. WHITE HONORING RON BISHOP <br /> FOR HIS TALENTED AND GIFTED CAREER AS A MINISTRY LEADER <br /> (5% Ron Bishop is known by ministry leaders throughout the country as a prolific <br /> minister of music,praise and worship leader, conference psalmist, and gospel recording artist. Mr. <br /> Bishop has conducted music conferences and seminars that have blessed and enhanced ministries <br /> around the country; and <br /> (3% Mr. Bishop is an ordained minister of the gospel, an associate elder,minister of <br /> music and worship leader at Pentecostal Cathedral Church of God in Christ in South Bend,Indiana. <br /> He is the founder and executive director of Judah First Ministries & Gospel Music Productions of <br /> South Bend. Judah First was nominated in 2014 for 4 Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards and <br /> featured musical guests at the Rhythm of Gospel Awards pre-show concert,the third largest awards <br /> show of its kind that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of independent artists <br /> nationally and internationally. Judah First released their debut CD entitled "Exalted Praise" in <br /> 2005, and their sophomore project, "More of You"was released in August 2010; and <br /> (5% in the summer of 1987, Mr. Bishop began his solo ministry and career by <br /> opening for local concerts and services which featured such national recording artists as Ricky <br /> Dillard and New G, Lamar Campbell& Spirit of Praise, Stephanie Mills,Jennifer Holiday, Pastor <br /> Calvin B. Rhone, Kim Burrell, Rev. John P. Kee & the New Life Community Choir, Bishop <br /> Marvin Sapp,Pastor Donnie McClurkin,Allen&Allen,and Dr. Bobby Jones&New Life to name <br /> a few; and <br /> ()f) Mr. Bishop is a tremendously talented and gifted psalmist, choir conductor and <br /> worship leader who performs with warmth and sincerity. Most noteworthy about Mr. Bishop's <br /> music ministry is his dedication, commitment, steadfastness, professionalism and hard work ethic <br /> that he brings to every performance. <br /> Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and as an elected <br /> Council Member At Large of the South Bend Common Council, I am pleased to publicly honor <br /> Ron Bishop, who has truly served with grace and distinction. <br /> Section Il. Ron Bishop has been married for 32 years to his wife Patricia and is the proud <br /> father of two adult children, Corey Ronell and Caren Rachell Bishop; and has one grandchild <br /> Caiden Malachi Bishop. <br /> Wow 2o/7 <br /> Karin L. White, Council Member At Large <br /> The South Bend Common Council <br /> South Bend, Indiana <br />