IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of Carlton and Kathryn Ridley, Jr., and congratulating the couple as they celebrate thirty years of marriage by renewing their vows at Friendship Baptist Church, of Kansas City, MO, on June 30, 2007.
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RESOLUTION # 16323, June 11, 2007
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Carlton and Kathryn Ridley, Jr., have strong family ties, love and devotion instilled in them from their parents, Carlton and Julia Ridley, Sr., and Johnny Lee and Johnnie Maddox, Sr., and siblings, Rufus and spouse Barbara, Daisy and spouse Ronald, Beatrice and spouse Furman, Sr., Bettye, Jessie and spouse Darryl, Johnny, Jr., and spouse Brenda, and Beverly and spouse Marvin; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley were united in holy matrimony on June 25, 1977, at Bethel Baptist Church, Kansas City, KS, by Rev. R. C. Higgs; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley have been blessed with a daughter, Carleeta Suzanne Ridley, and have given parental guidance and love to children, Carlton V. Ridley III and Angela LaShawn Ridley and grandchildren Carlton IV, Carlin, Andrew, Ronald, Crystal, and Chelsea; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley are actively involved in the educational, business, and religious communities exhibiting professionalism and high goals; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley have worked closely as parent advocates with the Kansas City Missouri Public School District by promoting higher education and offering encouragement to their children and others; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley are faithful members of the Friendship Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO, and give generously through their tithes, prayers, time, and involvement in the spiritual development and growth of the church; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley have a strong commitment to the scripture, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord;" and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley enjoy the songs "Inseparable" and "To God Be The Glory," which exemplifies their love to God and each other; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley are exemplary role models with positive characteristics of morals, values, decision-making, and setting and reaching goals; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature applauds Carlton and Kathryn Ridley, Jr., for their contributions to their families, church, friends, and the Jackson County community and extends sincere congratulations as they renew their marriage vows on June 30, 2007.
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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution 16323 of June 11, 2007 was duly passed on June 11, 2007 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