IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing the African Centered Spelling Bee program for introducing urban African American children to the university setting in this year's "Courtroom to Classroom" program.
Intro
RESOLUTION #16545, February 25, 2008
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, on Friday, February 29, 2008, the 2008 African Centered Spelling Bee will be held in the Courtroom at the UMKC Law School; and,
WHEREAS, this program was started in 2005, when representatives from the community, UMKC, and the African Centers schools agreed to have a comprehensive discussion on the possibility of presenting a spelling bee at the university; and,
WHEREAS, the First Annual Spelling Bee Exposition was presented on February 15, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the event has offered an opportunity for inner city African American children to be introduced to the university setting while simultaneously receiving information about the numerous educational and leadership orientated programs offered throughout the institution; and,
WHEREAS, the program works to dispel the myths associated with perceived lack of progress and underachievement of African American students; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes this year's "Courtroom to Classroom" themed spelling bee, and commends this program on its achievements.
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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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #16545 of February 25, 2008, was duly passed on February 25, 2008 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______6________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent _____3_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino
Clerk of Legislature