IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing Sidelines Custom Floral Designs founded by Karyn Brooke and her contribution to enriching the community.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21807, November 18, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey and Charlie Franklin, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, Sidelines Custom Floral Designs, founded by Karyn Brooke in 1984, has spent the past 40 years creating beautiful and custom floral designs for events across Kansas City, enriching the community with creativity, artistry, and dedication to excellence in floral arrangement; and,
WHEREAS, Karyn Brooke’s dedication to her craft and resilience in building Sidelines Custom Floral Designs from the ground up required hard work and ingenuity; and,
WHEREAS, the business propelled to new heights, enabling Brooke to open its first retail space and establish Sidelines in Martin City, where it continues to flourish today; and,
WHEREAS, Sidelines Custom Floral Designs has become a beloved institution, serving both local and national clients including JP Morgan, YMCA, American Century, and Catholic Charities, while fostering a reputation for excellence and innovation in floral design, as evidenced by Brooke’s membership in the American Institute of Floral Designers and the numerous awards she and her team have earned; and,
WHEREAS, we proudly honor Sidelines Custom Floral Designs and its founder, Karyn Brooke, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary, recognizing their invaluable contributions to Kansas City’s cultural and business communities through artistry, dedication, and perseverance; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, extends its sincere appreciation to Karyn Brooke and the entire Sidelines team for their continued commitment to excellence in floral design, celebrating their legacy and wishing them continued success in the 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:
____________________________
County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21807 of November, 18 2024, was duly passed on ______________________, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays ______________
Abstaining _________ Absent ____________
________________________ ____________________________
Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature