IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION encouraging the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee and the Postmaster General to issue a stamp recognizing "York," an African-American participant of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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RESOLUTION # 14950, March 22, 2004
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, we are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition; and,
WHEREAS, "York" was an African-American slave to Captain William Clark who made significant contributions to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition, particularly in negotiations with a variety of Indian tribes; and,
WHEREAS, the historic significance of "York's" efforts have been overlooked and unrecognized; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the contributions made by "York" and it would be absolutely appropriate for the United States Postal Service to offer this recognition by issuing a stamp in his honor bearing and his likeness; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature encourages the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee and the Postmaster General to honor "York" with the issuance of a stamp printed with his picture.
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 Deputy County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14950 of March 22, 2004 was duly passed on ____________March 22_________________, 2004 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