IN THE LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Kathleen Giddings upon her recent selection for the 2003 Missouri Scholars 100.
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RESOLUTION # 14626, June 9, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Kathleen Giddings, a senior at Lee's Summit High School, was recently nominated by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals as one of Missouri's top 100 academic students in the graduating class of 2003; and,
WHEREAS, nominated students ranked in the top 10 percent of their class with upper-level courses in mathematics, english, science, and foreign language, and met the criteria of an "Academic Decathlon," which included 10 "events" designed to assure academic strength; and,
WHEREAS, nominees needed a minimum grade point average of 3.57 and a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,300; and,
WHEREAS, excellent attendance and involvement with school and community activities were also considered in the criteria for nomination; and,
WHEREAS, Kathleen's scholastic achievements include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, and selection to the Missouri Scholar's Academy; and,
WHEREAS, she attended Girl's State and Anytown leadership camps and served as secretary to the Orchestra Council; and,
WHEREAS, Kathleen's future plans are to attend Southwest Missouri State University as a Business major; and,
WHEREAS, she deserves the highest of praise for her many academic accomplishments; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Kathleen Giddings upon being named among the Missouri Scholars 100, and wishes her success in 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:
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Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14626 of June 9, 2003, was duly passed on ________June 9_________________, 2003, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________8_________ Nays _______0_________
Abstaining _____0________ Absent _____1_________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature