IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade Football University (FBU) team upon its excellent showing in the FBU championship tournament held in Naples, Florida.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19087, February 29, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Alfred Jordan, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade Football University team ended its season placing fourth in the nation, after suffering tough losses in the semi-final and third place tournament games held December 19 - 21, 2015, in Naples, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, Football University is a premiere league for the serious football player, focusing on teaching techniques and skills in a small group setting with other elite athletes; and,
WHEREAS, Football University is owned and operated by All American Games (AAG), producers of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and was founded as a premier football camp for players who have demonstrated a passion for the game; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to its fourth place finish, the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade FBU team had eight players make the All-Tournament Team; and,
WHEREAS, during the national tournament, the Kansas City team beat South Dakota, Minnesota, South Texas, and Dallas/Fort Worth to advance to the finals; and,
WHEREAS, the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade Football University team is led by Team Director and former NFL Player Mike Landry, Head Coach Charles Kano, and Assistant Coaches, Rob Cassida, Justin Fountain, Bill Birmingham, Charles Tolson, and Greg Power; and,
WHEREAS, team members are Blake Anderson, Will Angel, Harrison Braudis, Arland Bruce IV, Drew Cassida, Quentin Cosentino, Patrick Daniels, Armando Delatorre, Justin Fountain, Grant Gaston, Sullivan Goettsch, Theo Grabill, Eli Hale, Jalen Harbut, Mack
Ianni, Elijah Johnson, Avion Jones, Ryo Kano, Damion Landreth, Sheron Manning, Clayton Power, Caden Reeves, Jalen Regalado-Smith, Jaeden Roberts, Tyler Robertson, Noel Rodriguez, Brandon Snell, J. Michael Sturdivant, Jack Tinberg, Jaden Tolson, Jack Varone, James Villers, Darrian Warmack, Phillippe Wesley II, and Zach Willoughby-Neal; and,
WHEREAS, the friends and relatives of the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade Football University team and coaches are justifiably proud of their excellent showing in the FBU National Championship; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates the Kansas City Metro 7th Grade Football University Team on its prestigious showing and extends sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 19087 of February 29, 2016, was duly passed on February 29, 2016 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______9__________ Nays _____0________
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent _____0_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature