Resolution 240589

..Title Also naming West Allegheny Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street as "Thomas 'Cut Master Butter' Muldrow Way," in honor of the life and legacy of WDAS radio personality Thomas "Cut Master Butter" Muldrow. ..Body WHEREAS, Born on September 14, 1957, in Philadelphia, Thomas Muldrow grew up with a deep love for music. Throughout his childhood, where he went by various nicknames like Sobe and Junnie, he formed a band with his neighborhood friends where he played the bass guitar, drums, and sang; and WHEREAS, Before joining WDAS, Thomas attended Simon Gratz High School and Cape Henlopen in Delaware. While living in Delaware, he became a member of The Mount Joy United Methodist Church. He also served as a youth mentor at the Boys and Girls Club and Howard High School of Technology in Delaware; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Thomas interacted with many people of many different cultures. Throughout his travels, he became the road manager for the musical group "WAR" and was the DJ at Castle Bar for many years, before working for WDAS. After beginning his work with WDAS, he was given the nickname "Cut Master Butter"; and WHEREAS, Thomas had a deeply loving family, He had a brotherly relationship with his son, Thomas, and after marrying his loving wife April, he gained a daughter, Kia. He was a straight shooter with a heart of gold and a love for fishing. He loved to give back to his community, and his dedicated work should be forever honored and commemorated; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby also names West Allegheny Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street as "Cut Master Butter Way," in honor of the life and legacy of WDAS radio personality Thomas "Cut Master Butter" Muldrow. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Thomas "Cut Master Butter" Muldrow as a sign of the sincere admiration and respect of this legislative body. ..End