Resolution 250780
Renaming the 3900 Block of Conshohocken Avenue "Bishop Keith Reed Way" to honor Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. for his incredible work as a preacher, teacher, lecturer, and counselor.
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“The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 250780.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 25, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250780.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 25, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250780 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 25, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 18, 2025Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 25, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Renaming the 3900 Block of Conshohocken Avenue "Bishop Keith Reed Way" to honor Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. for his incredible work as a preacher, teacher, lecturer, and counselor. ..Body WHEREAS, Keith W. Reed Sr. began his esteemed service to the church in 1982, becoming a pastor for the Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia and its 200 members; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reed strengthened the church's presence across generations through the creation of a multitude of ministries in 1982, and started the first group of 12 men to personally disciple in 1984; and WHEREAS, He expanded his ministry through mentorship and education, establishing the annual Institute on Church Growth East in 1986; and WHEREAS, Bishop Reed developed the Sharon Baptist Bible Institute in 1988 to empower followers of the church with education; and WHEREAS, Under his outstanding pastoral leadership, the church experienced exponential growth and transitioned to a newly built edifice holding 3500 followers in 1999; and WHEREAS, He provided counseling for his members to carry on his service not just as a preacher but as a spiritual advisor for marriages, families, and individuals; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reed was consecrated as a Bishop in 2007, affirming his innovative leadership, and established the Progressive Holistic Ministries of Churches, serving as the overseer to 18 Pastors and their respective churches; and WHEREAS, He built the Sharon Community Center in 2009 to serve as a hub for community support and outreach; and WHEREAS, Bishop Reed was bestowed with the great honor of a Living Legend by the E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference, avowing his exemplary service and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby renames the 3900 Block of Conshohoken Ave "Keith Reed Way" to honor and celebrate the dedicated life of Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. for his work as a preacher, teacher, counselor, and renowned leader. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Mr. Reed, in recognition of his extraordinary life's work. ..End