IN THE LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating Lulu B. Johnson-Fielder on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 12695, May 3, 1999
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, on May 11, 1899, Lulu Fielder was born to George and Martha Johnson in North Kansas City, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, the youngest of eight children, Lulu attended school in the White Oak community in Parkville, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, Lulu was baptized in a creek located behind the White Oak Baptist Church, now a national landmark; and,
WHEREAS, Lulu married the late Vennie "Jack" Fielder on July 1, 1919, and they spent more than 60 marvelous years together; and,
WHEREAS, Lulu and Jack had eight wonderful children; Vernon, Lottie, Marvin, Luretta, Romalis, Betty, Ralph, and Rubin; and,
WHEREAS, in addition, Lulu has been blessed with 31 grandchildren, more than 51 great-grandchildren, and a host of great-great grandchildren; and,
WHEREAS, Lulu was an active member and president of the P.T.A. at Bruce Elementary School and volunteered with the Red Cross; and,
WHEREAS, she also served as a member of the Mount Olive Social Club and is a member of St. Stephen's Baptist Church; and,
WHEREAS, Lulu is treasured by her family and friends, who know her as a woman of great wisdom and stature; and,
WHEREAS, on May 8, 1999, family will host a celebration at the Downtown Marriott Hotel to honor this woman who is truly loved; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Lulu B. Johnson-Fielder upon the occasion of her 100th birthday, and joins with her family and friends in recognition of this momentous celebration.
Attorney
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 # 12695 of May 3, 1999 was duly passed on ___________May 3______________, 1999, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______7__________ Nays _______0_________
Abstaining _____0________ Absent _____2_________
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature