IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION commending Ray Rivera, Jr. for his extraordinary efforts in pursuit of the National Golden Gloves championship and congratulating him on an impressive runner up finish.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 15038, June 7, 2004
INTRODUCED BY Robert A. Stringfield and Henry C. Rizzo, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, Ray Rivera, Jr., recently achieved an impressive runner-up finish in his weight class in the National Golden Gloves boxing championship in Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Ray dedicates long hours and hard work in the development of the skills that enable him to enjoy a national spotlight in the world of boxing where he has fought bouts in California, Las Vegas, New York, and Mexico City, and has won two national titles; and,
WHEREAS, his commitment to success and his desire to represent his community with dignity, whether it be in the ring or as a counselor at a camp for underprivileged children, should be recognized as a positive model for our youth and adults; and,
WHEREAS, Ray is the son of Ray Rivera, Sr., and Cassandra Pryzocki and brother to siblings Jesse, Nieko, Dominick, Lil Devon, Anessa, and Mariah; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Ray Rivera, Jr., on his impressive finish in the National Golden Gloves championship, extends appreciation for his respectful representation of our community, and offers best wishes for continued success in the future.
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
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 15038 of June 7, 2004 was duly passed on _____June 7_________________, 2004 by the Jackson County Legislature.
The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______5________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ____0_______ Absent _____4_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature