IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Nick Swearngin of Lee's Summit, MO, on receiving the 2012 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mid-America Chapter.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18110, February 25, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Nick Swearngin, former Lee's Summit City Councilman and owner of John's Barbershop, has been awarded the 2012 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mid-America Chapter; and,
WHEREAS, Nick was nominated for the award by Nancy DuVall of Hope House domestic violence shelter for his numerous contributions to the organization; and,
WHEREAS, Nick has hosted events for the benefit of Hope House since 2008, most significantly the "Bald Eagle" fundraiser in which Nick and other recruits auction off the opportunity for the recruits to have their heads shaved; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, Nick's commitment to the cause rose to new heights when he dyed his hair and beard pink and wore a shirt that said, "I did this for Hope House. What are you doing?", increasing donations by nearly 300 percent; and,
WHEREAS, Nick's fundraising events have raised nearly $27,000.00 for Hope House over the past five years; and,
WHEREAS, Nick is a longtime community leader, having served on the Lee's Summit City Council from 2005 to 2010; and,
WHEREAS, Nick took over his father's barber shop, John's Barber Shop, nearly five years ago and through the barber shop has sponsored teams for Lee's Summit Baseball Association and Lee's Summit Soccer Association for many years; and,
WHEREAS, while a member of the City Council, Nick traveled with a group to Gulfport, Mississippi, to volunteer in Hurricane Katrina relief; and,
WHEREAS, it is through Nick's inspiration that many throughout the Lee's Summit community have been motivated to join in his unique fundraising efforts; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Nick Swearngin upon receiving the 2012 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award, and extends best wishes to him in all of his future endeavors.
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 No. 18110 of February 25, 2013, was duly passed on February 25, 2013 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