IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing Pete Levi for his years of service as President of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and congratulating him on his retirement.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17123, December 11, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Henry C. Rizzo, Scott Burnett, Theresa Garza Ruiz, Fred Arbanas, James D. Tindall, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Greg Grounds and
Bob Spence, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, Pete Levi is retiring after nineteen years as President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, Peter deSilva, Chamber First Vice-Chair, stated that Pete contributed to the growth of the Greater Kansas City region and has been an important force in creating the more regional mindset in this two-state community; and,
WHEREAS, Pete serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Symphony, the Hawthorn Foundation, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Board of Trustees, the Midwest Research Institute Board of Trustees, the Board of Advisors of University of Kansas Edwards Campus, the Advancement Board of the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Kansas Hospital, the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, the Jewish Community Foundation, and the Workforce Investment Board; and,
WHEREAS, Pete stated that he will be leaving the Chamber to begin a new chapter in his life, which places an emphasis on family, continued service to the community, intellectual challenges, and more time for personal indulgences; and,
WHEREAS, Pete's wife, Enid, and two sons, Josh and Jeff, all join in Pete's celebration of the beginning of this new chapter of his life upon retirement; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes and congratulates Pete Levi for his outstanding dedication and service to the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and to the community throughout the years and extends best wishes for his future endeavors upon his retirement.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ______________________________
Deputy/Assistant County Counselor Senior Deputy County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17123 of December 11, 2009, was duly passed on December 11, 2009 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _____8__________ Nays _______0_______
Abstaining _____0____ Absent ______1______
________________________ ____________________________
Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature