IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Bob Gillihan for being named as Organized Labor's Representative of the Year by the Labor's Educational & Political Club Independent and Kansas City's labor community.
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RESOLUTION # 13180, April 17, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, Bill Petrie, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett,
Ronald E. Finley, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Terry Young,
and Bob Spence, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the Labor's Educational & Political Club Independent and Kansas City's labor community are honoring Bob Gillihan as Organized Labor's Representative of the Year at Harrah's Hotel and Casino on April 14, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, Bob has been a tireless leader in the labor community since early 1953; and,
WHEREAS, upon joining Teamsters Local Union 541, Bob began a remarkable career in the construction industry; and,
WHEREAS, in 1968 Bob was hired as business agent for the Union where he spent countless hours of time in labor negotiations over contract disputes; and,
WHEREAS, in 1980 while successfully fulfilling his role as business agent, Bob also became Vice President of Local 541; and,
WHEREAS, in 1990 Bob became President of the Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council, a position he holds today; and,
WHEREAS, Bob was elected Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council No. 56, serving from 1991-1999, and now serves as its President; and,
WHEREAS, during Bob's illustrious career he has served as Trustee for the pension health and welfare funds for Zenith Administrators (Mo-Kan Teamsters Trust Fund), member of the Board of Directors of Park Lane Hospital from 1990-1999, and currently serves as commissioner of the KCATA; and,
WHEREAS, Bob and his wife, Marlene have been blessed with eight children, Pam, Pat, Kim, Kevin (now deceased), Sean, Mike, Mark, and Brent; and,
WHEREAS, Bob is to be commended for his dedication and hard work toward helping his fellow Teamsters receive the benefits and privileges they deserve, and for admirably upholding his responsibilities to the Union by promoting the Teamsters as one of our most effective and respected unions; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature joined by County Executive Katheryn Shields, hereby congratulates Bob Gillihan upon being named Organized Labor's Representative of the Year by the Labor's Educational & Political Club Independent and by Kansas City's labor 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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 13180 of April 17, 2000 was duly passed on _________April 24___________, 2000 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 Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature