IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION commending the American Association of Blacks in Energy upon hosting its first Midwest Regional Conference in Kansas City.
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RESOLUTION 13759, July 16, 2001
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the first midwest regional conference of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) will be held July 18-20, 2001, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, the AABE is a national association of energy policymaking professionals dedicated to ensuring the input of African-Americans and other minorities in the discussion and development of energy policies, regulation, research and development technologies, and environmental issues; and,
WHEREAS, the AABE was founded in 1977 by its first chairman, Clarke Watson, and a small group of black leaders in the energy industry; and,
WHEREAS, in November 1977, the AABE was invited to participate in the NAACP conference in Washington D.C. , to examine the "energy crisis" and its implications for African Americans; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the conference, AABE members were invited to work with NAACP policy advisors to develop and issue a formal statement concerning national energy policies; and,
WHEREAS, the NAACP board, at its annual meeting on January 8, 1978, adopted a policy statement which addressed the potential adverse consequences to African Americans by the government's proposals; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of the AABE is carried out through programs and activities in three discreet areas: Career and Professional Development, Information Dissemination, and Networking Events; and,
WHEREAS, membership in the AABE is open to energy professionals whose training or experience in energy related fields could make significant contributions to resolving energy problems and create a better understanding of energy issues; and,
WHEREAS, the growth of the AABE as a viable energy policy organization has continued with the formation of its scholarship programs; and,
WHEREAS, the local chapter of the AABE sponsors the William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Program which makes up to four year scholarship commitments to students in the science, engineering, math and accounting disciplines; and,
WHEREAS, today there are thirty-two AABE chapters in six geographic regions in the United States with members including managers and professionals in energy, business owners, energy consultants, educators, and students; and,
WHEREAS, the first Midwest Regional Conference in Kansas City will feature Missouri Public Service Commission, Member Kelvin Simmons, and Martha Hogerty from the Office of the Public Counsel; and will be attend by approximately one hundred professionals from Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kansas, and Missouri; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature recognizes the American Association of Blacks in Energy for its outstanding contributions to the citizens of Jackson County and commends the AABE on its first Midwest Regional Conference to be held in Kansas City, July 18-20, 2001.
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 # 13759 of July 16, 2001 was duly passed on ___________July 16______________, 2001 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