Jackson County Missouri - File #: 19522

• File #: 19522
• Version: 0
• Name: Csty Resolution Buffalo Soldier Cavalry Association
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/6/2017
• In control: County Legislature
• On agenda: 7/10/2017
• Final action: 7/10/2017
• Title: A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalry Association on the occasion of its 151st Annual Reunion to be held July 24 - 29, 2017.
• Sponsors: Alfred Jordan, Scott Burnett, Garry J. Baker, Crystal Williams, Tony Miller, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater III, Greg Grounds, Theresa Cass Galvin
• Indexes: BUFFALO SOLDIERS, COURTESY 2017

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/10/2017	0	County Legislature	adopt	Pass

IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Title

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buffalo Soldiers 9^th and 10^th Cavalry Association on the occasion of its 151^st Annual Reunion to be held July 24 - 29, 2017.

Intro

RESOLUTION NO. 19522, July 10, 2017

INTRODUCED BY                      Alfred Jordan, Scott Burnett, Garry J. Baker, Crystal Williams, Tony Miller, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater III, Greg Grounds and Theresa Galvin, County Legislators

Body

 WHEREAS, September 21, 2017, marks the 151^st anniversary of the formation of two regiments that were formerly known as the United States Colored Troop, the 9^th and 10^th U.S. Cavalry; and,

WHEREAS, these unsung heroes were former slaves, Civil War veterans and patriots, who later became known as the Buffalo Soldiers; and,

WHEREAS, the Buffalo Soldiers’ mission was to establish forts, protect the frontier, conduct surveys, and preserve peace; and,

WHEREAS, the Buffalo Soldiers were known to have fought ferociously, displaying uncommon stamina and courage; and,

WHEREAS, these proudest of all U.S. Army soldiers will celebrate their 151^st Anniversary with a reunion event July 24 - 29, 2017, celebrating and remembering the legacy and accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers 9^th and 10^th Cavalry; and,

WHEREAS, this four-day event will include a family-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) immersion program, linking the history and knowledge of Buffalo Soldiers’ exploits in an innovative educational platform; and,

WHEREAS, the Buffalo Soldiers 9^th and 10^th Cavalry Association preserves and displays artifacts to educate the public and youth on the impact the Buffalo Soldiers made on our country, whether on the plains or against hostile agents; and,

WHEREAS, the Buffalo Soldiers hope to preserve their legacy so future generations can remember the contributions and rich history of these American patriots; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates the Buffalo Soldiers 9^th and 10^th Cavalry Association on the occasion of its 151^st Annual Reunion and extends best wishes on all of its 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:

______________________________                                          ________________________________

Chief Deputy County Counselor                                                               County Counselor

Certificate of Passage

                     I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 19522 of July 10, 2017, was duly passed on July 10, 2017 by the Jackson County Legislature.  The votes thereon were as follows:

                     Yeas _________7__________                                          Nays ________0___________

                     Abstaining _______0________                                          Absent _______2___________

______________________                                          _________________________________

Date                                                                                                                              Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature