IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew Storey on receiving a superior rating in the National Scholastic Press Association/Journalism Education Association Write-off contest.
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RESOLUTION #17166, February 8, 2010
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Andrew Storey, a senior at Lee's Summit High School, recently received the highest rating, superior, in the National Scholastic Press Association/Journalism Education Association Write-off contest; and,
WHEREAS, the write-off contest provides students with a packet of information and pictures, and requires them to write their best story, complete with captions and a headline; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew was one of only two students to receive the superior rating in the yearbook copy and captions: sports category; and,
WHEREAS, there were more than 250 participants in Andrew's category, with 2,267 students competing in various print and broadcast journalism areas; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew is the Sports Editor of the Lee's Summit High School Reflector yearbook, a member of the varsity football team, a member of DECA, an honor student, and has previously been named Business Student of the Month; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew plans to attend the University of Missouri School of Journalism in the fall; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew's parents, Mark and Shelly, join him in celebrating his superior rating; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Andrew Storey on receiving a superior rating in the National Scholastic Press Association/Journalism Education Association Write-off contest, and wishes him well in all his 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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Deputy/Assistant County Counselor Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17166 of February 8, 2010, was duly passed on February 8, 2010 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