IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for their contribution to the Jackson County community.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21808, November 18, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Charlie Franklin, and DaRon McGee, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) has served as a cultural beacon in Kansas City for 40 years, providing unique dance experiences that enrich, educate, and unify the community; and,
WHEREAS, KCFAA plays a threefold role as an educator, presenter, and unifier, reaching children both in and out of schools and teaching essential life skills through the art of dance, thereby fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression in young people throughout the Kansas City area; and,
WHEREAS, as the sole presenter of the esteemed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II outside of New York, KCFAA brings world-class performances to Kansas City, making it the company’s only “second home” and offering residents unparalleled access to iconic and transformative dance experiences; and,
WHEREAS, KCFAA’S commitment to community extends beyond performances, as it hosts annual symposiums and events that facilitate essential dialogues on race, identity, and diversity, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and vibrant Kansas City for all; and,
WHEREAS, KCFAA’s dedication to its mission has significantly enriched Kansas City’s cultural landscape, enhancing the city’s reputation as a center for the arts and inclusivity, and positively impacting the lives of countless residents over the past four decades; and,
WHEREAS, Jackson County celebrates the 40th anniversary of Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the arts, education, and community unity in Kansas City; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature expresses its sincere appreciation to KCFAA for their longstanding dedication to fostering diversity, dialogue, and cultural enrichment in Kansas City and extends its best wishes for continued success and inspiration for many years to come.
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 No. 21808 of November 18, 2024, was duly passed on ______________________, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays ______________
Abstaining _________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature