RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2026
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Apostle Dr. Carl L. White, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement (As Revised)
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WHEREAS, Apostle Dr. Carl L. White, Jr. has served as the Founder and Senior Pastor of Victory Christian International Ministries, providing spiritual leadership, mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to generations of individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, throughout his years of ministry, Apostle White has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to strengthening families, supporting healthy communities, and extending compassion and service beyond the walls of the church, including through his involvement with civic, faith, and community organizations. Apostle White is also well known for ministering through song: his latest album, Victorious Living, features music that inspires and uplifts, written by Apostle White and performed by the Voices of Victory choir; and
WHEREAS, Apostle White has been recognized as a respected faith and community leader in the Chicago region, including through his service as Presiding Prelate of Victory Christian Covenant Churches International, President and CEO of Southland Ministerial Health Network and Southland Economic Development Center, leading efforts to address community health, social concerns, and the well-being of residents throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, in his personal life enduring his daughter and grandson’s successful battles with cancer, Apostle White advocated for healthcare and healthy lifestyle changes within the African American community, serving for the National Team and Health Initiative Place Matters, on the Cook County Health Advisory Board, and as Chairman for the South Cook County Regional Health Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, widely recognized in ministerial circles as a “Bridge Apostle”, Apostle White’s leadership connects denominations, government officials, and community leaders and was appointed Vice President of the Midwest Region by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and appointed to the Governor’s Healthy Children and Families Transition Committee, and
WHEREAS, Apostle White’s years of service have reflected a commitment to mentorship and community engagement, leaving an enduring legacy among congregants, fellow clergy, community leaders, and the many individuals whose lives he has touched with his enduring faith, having been awarded "The President’s Volunteer Service Award” by President Barack Obama; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby honor and commend Apostle Dr. Carl L. White, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement, express our sincere appreciation for his many years of service and leadership, and extend our heartfelt wishes to him for continued health, happiness, fulfillment, and blessings in the years ahead with his wife Lady Pamela White, seven children, ten grandchildren, and great grandchild; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to Apostle Dr. Carl L. White, Jr.
Dated: October 15, 2026