IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Richard, Mary, Richard Jr., Nick, and Jonathon Scott for being selected as the first family to receive the Hall Family Matters Award, as a result of their involvement in the Jackson County Parks and Recreations' Special Recreation Division.
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RESOLUTION # 12940, November 15, 1999
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Hall Family Matters Award will be presented by the Heart of America Family Services at its seventh annual observance of National Family Week; and,
WHEREAS, this prestigious new award is given to a family which makes a difference in its community, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to addressing community concerns, while receiving the benefits of volunteering together as a family; and,
WHEREAS, the first recipient of this award is the Scott family, consisting of Richard, Mary, Richard Jr., Nick, and Jonathon; and,
WHEREAS, the Scotts have demonstrated a true dedication to helping others by participating and giving of their time to the Special Recreation Division of Jackson County's Parks and Recreation Department; and,
WHEREAS, the Special Recreation Division serves over 2,300 mentally and physically challenged residents of Jackson County, offering outstanding recreational programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Scotts' son, Richard Jr., is a participant in the Special Recreation programs, giving special cause for the family to join him in support of these sporting events; and,
WHEREAS, the Scotts not only travel with participants, but also donate time as surrogate parents, volunteer coaches, and cheerleaders; and,
WHEREAS, sincere gratitude, appreciation, and respect go out to the Scott family for their demonstration of community spirit through commitment to this worthwhile program; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates the Richard, Mary, Richard Jr., Nick, and Jonathon Scott family upon being chosen as the first recipient of the Hall Family Matters Award, and recognizes the family's passion and commitment as volunteers for the participants in the Jackson County Parks and Recreations' Special Recreation Division.
Attorney
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 # 12940 of November 15, 1999 was duly passed on ___________November 15________________, 1999 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 Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature