IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Elizabeth Behm on her recent designation as a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
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RESOLUTION #16890, April 27, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Elizabeth Behm, a Lee's Summit West High School senior, has earned the designation of finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program; and,
WHEREAS, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, founded in 1955, is a privately financed, not-for-profit corporation that operates without government assistance, which provides National Merit Scholarship Awards, worth approximately $33 million; and,
WHEREAS, National Merit Scholarships are underwritten by nearly 500 independent sponsor organizations and institutions as well as with the corporation's own funds; and,
WHEREAS, through her pursuit of academic excellence, Elizabeth has earned the designation of National Merit Scholarship finalist, scoring at the top percentage of entrants; and,
WHEREAS, Elizabeth carries a GPA of 4.23 on a 4.0 scale and is ranked 8th in her class of 334; and,
WHEREAS, Elizabeth is an active student at Lee's Summit West, where she has participated in Habitat for Humanity, Student Senate, the Freshman Mentoring Program, school plays and choirs, was a member of West Side State, the school drama club, Missouri Math League, Clapham Sect: Phase II, the social justice club, the creative writing club, and the International Thespian Society, participated in lighting, set construction, and public relations crews for theater, played soccer, and was a member of the school band; and,
WHEREAS, Elizabeth is also an active community member, participating in her church youth group, choir, and vacation bible school; and,
WHEREAS, Elizabeth plans to attend the University of Tulsa in the fall; and,
WHEREAS, Elizabeth's parents, Jeff and Carrie, and her siblings, Allison, Mary, Laura and Kellie, join in Elizabeth's celebration of this distinguished honor; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Elizabeth Behm on her designation as a National Merit Scholarship finalist and wishes her well in all 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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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #16890 of April 27, 2009, was duly passed on April 27, 2009 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________7________ Nays ______0_______
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent _____2_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature