IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and works of James I. Threatt.
Intro
RESOLUTION #15603, August 15, 2005
INTRODUCED BY Eugene Standifer Jr., Henry C. Rizzo and Scott Burnett, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, James I. Threatt passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005, and is survived by his daughter, Lynne Threatt; his sons, James Threatt, Wayne Threatt, and Elliott Threatt; sisters Gretchen Cooper and Inez Threatt; seven grandchildren, and one godson; and,
WHEREAS, prior to coming to Kansas City, Mr. Threatt worked at the Newark Human Rights Commission, serving as their Executive Director and, at the same time, directed the Newark Police Community Relations program; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Threatt served the Kansas City community for over twenty years as an Assistant City Manager; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Threatt was well-known for his leadership with the Model Cities programs in Kansas City and Washington D.C.; and the Kansas City, MO Housing and Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Threatt was also known for his work on many Kansas City development projects, including the Citadel Housing Project and the Swope Parkway Health Center; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Threatt was also instrumental in the downtown development of the Quality Hill community, the City Market, and the Downtown Marriott Hotel; and,
WHEREAS, the James I. Threatt Early Childhood Community Resource Center, which provides children with the necessary education means, was opened in 1999 in response to Mr. Threatt's compassionate concerns for the much needed funding of child care education centers; and,
WHEREAS, the visionary ideas of Mr. Threatt have been both an inspiration and blessing to the urban community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature honors James I. Threatt for his exemplary leadership and dedication to the community.
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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Acting Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #15603, introduced on August 15, 2005, was duly passed on _________August 15_______________, 2005 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