IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring Sellie Truitt for his dedication and devotion to the betterment of the conditions of local neighborhoods and recognizing his contributions as an accomplished musician in the Kansas City Jazz community.
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RESOLUTION # 15811, March 6, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Eugene Standifer, Jr., County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Sellie Truitt, a Kansas City resident for more than eighty years, has always has been dedicated to the betterment of local neighborhood communities; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Truitt became a neighborhood leader in the 1990's when he spearheaded the organization of the Town Fork Creek Neighborhood Association and the Cain and Able Block Watch organization; and,
WHEREAS, he was elected President of Mid-Southeast Communities United (MSCU), a seven neighborhood organization consisting of the Town Fork Creek, Vineyard, East Meyer, Sheraton Estates, Mt. Cleveland, Swope Parkway Elemwood, and Blue Hills Neighborhood Associations and is a member of the Kansas City Crime Commission; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Truitt is a World War II disabled veteran, retired letter carrier, and currently an educator at the Genesis Alternative School; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his leadership contributions, Mr. Truitt, an accomplished jazz musician sharing his talents as a member of The Kings of Rhythm Orchestra, has been inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame in the Kansas City Jazz Museum; and,
WHEREAS, he has composed numerous songs which express a deep sense of pride in the Kansas City community, State of Missouri, and the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, he has also composed gospel songs, a song for the United States Letter Carriers and most recently, "We Love You Kansas City," which has been recorded by the Wild Women of Kansas City, Sellie & LaTonya, and Sellie & TC; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature commends Sellie Truitt upon his remarkable achievements as a community leader and accomplished musician with an undying devotion to the metropolitan community.
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 # 15811 of March 6, 2006, was duly passed on __________March 6________________, 2006 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________9___________ Nays ________0___________
Abstaining _______0________ Absent _______0___________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature