File #: 10667    Version: 0 Name: League of Women Voters Courtesy
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/13/1995 In control: Clerk of the County Legislature
On agenda: Final action: 2/13/1995
Title: A RESOLUTION congratulating the League of Women Voters on its 75th Anniversary.
Sponsors: Victor E. Callahan
Indexes: 95 COURTESY RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI Title A RESOLUTION congratulating the League of Women Voters on its 75th Anniversary. Intro RESOLUTION #10667, February 13, 1995 INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, County Legislator Body WHEREAS, on February 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago, Illinois; and, WHEREAS, through the last 75 years, the League has been active in supporting and adopting positions on various movements and campaigning for legislative changes; and, WHEREAS, as a nonpartisan political membership organization, the League acts to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels, builds citizen participation in the democratic process, and engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy; and, WHEREAS, the League believes in respect for individuals, the value of diversity, the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities, and the power of collective decision making for the common good; and, WHEREAS, it is the intent of the League to always act with trust, integrity and professionalism, operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those it serves, both members and the public, take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership, and acknowledge its heritage as it seeks its path to the future; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates the League of Women Voters on its 75th Anniversary. Attorney Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature. APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________ ___________________________________ County Counselor Certificate of Passage I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #10667 of February 13, 1995 was duly passed on _______________________ by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows: Yeas _________________ Nays ___________ Abstaining ___________ Absent ____________ ______________________ _____________________________________ Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature