IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating Ms. Emily Griffith on her numerous academic and extra-curricular achievements and on her upcoming graduation from Lee's Summit High School.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17270, May 10, 2010
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Emily Griffith is a senior at Lee's Summit High School and will be a member of the 2010 graduating class; and,
WHEREAS, Emily has obtained numerous academic achievements during her time at Lee's Summit High School, including being named a 2010 National Merit Finalist, a member of the 2010 Missouri Scholars 100 program based on exemplary grades, test score, and school citizenship, earning a space on the Lee's Summit High School honor roll during all 4 years of high school, earning her letters in Science Olympiad, Theatre, Robotics, Music and Academics; and,
WHEREAS, Emily has been active in extracurricular activities including the Lee's Summit High School Marching Band, where she has been a member for 4 years and drum major for 3, the Lee's Summit High School Symphonic Band, the Lee's Summit High School Symphony Orchestra, the Lee's Summit High School Choir and Chamber Choir, Lee's Summit High School fall musicals, the Kansas City Youth Symphony, the Science Olympiad team, the Tiger Mentor program, the FIRST Robotics team, and the National Honor Society; and,
WHEREAS, Emily will be attending the University of Oklahoma and pursuing a course of study focused on biology and pre-med following her graduation; and,
WHEREAS, Emily's recent recognition by the Missouri Scholars 100 program required nomination by her school, a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1900, and being ranked in the top ten percent of her class; and,
WHEREAS, Emily has been supported in all of her achievements by her parents, Scott and Lynn, and her older sister, Hillary; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Ms. Emily Griffith on all of her achievements and extends sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her 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:
______________________________ _________________________________
Deputy/Assistant County Counselor Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17270 of May 10, 2010 was duly passed on May 10, 2010 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________9_________ Nays ______0_______
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent _____0_______
______________________ _____________________________________
Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature