Whereas, architect Thomas Smith, AIA, is the endorsed candidate of both our Parish Council and Building Steering Committee;
Whereas, he is local;
Whereas he is Orthodox and thus has practical knowledge of our liturgics;
Whereas he has intimate knowledge of the subtleties of bluegrass architecture.
Whereas he has designed what is possibly the most beautiful Orthodox temple in Kentucky (St. George Chapel in Louisville)
Whereas he has demonstrated a clear commitment to the project through his volunteer time
Whereas he personally works well with our priest and the Building Steering Committee
Whereas he comes highly recommended to us;.Therefore, be it resolved that the community of St. Athanasius formally endorses Mr. Thomas Smith, AIA, to serve as the architect for our master building project and our first phase to be constructed on our parish property at Village Parkway and Lime Street in the Orchard Subdivision of North Nicholasville;
Furthermore, be it resolved that the parish delegates to Father Justin Patterson, rector of St. Athanasius Orthodox Church, in coordination with the Parish Council and the Building Steering Committee to negotiate and determine everything necessary to present a full project plan and budget to the parish at a futureparish meeting.
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Rev. Justin Patterson
St. Athanasius Orthodox Church