IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Layla Solomon for service as an intern to Donna Peyton, 2nd District At-Large County Legislator.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21675, July 16, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Layla, born to Anthony and Leah Solomon in Kansas City, MO, has demonstrated exemplary dedication and service as an intern to Donna Peyton, 2nd District At-Large, County Legislator; and,
WHEREAS, Layla has pursued her education with great distinction, attending Academie Lafayette, a French immersion school, and Lincoln College Preparatory Academy for Middle and High School; and,
WHEREAS, during her time at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Layla was an International Baccalaureate candidate and participated in numerous extracurricular activities including softball, serving as Secretary of the Black Student Union, participating in orchestra, acting as a Student Ambassador, being a member of the National Honor Society, serving as Senior Class Vice President and Secretary, and participating in the General Assembly and HBCU Prospects; and,
WHEREAS, Layla is a multilingual individual, fluent in both Spanish and French, demonstrating her commitment to broadening her cultural and linguistic horizons; and,
WHEREAS, outside of her academic pursuits, Layla has been actively involved in her community, participating in the Macedonia Baptist Church Teen Council, Girl Scouts, the 2024 Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Cotillion, and volunteering with various organizations including the Special Olympics, Happy Bottoms, Operation Breakthrough, and Harvesters; and,
WHEREAS, Layla will be attending Spelman College this fall, majoring in Psychology, with the aspiration of becoming an Adolescent Psychiatrist and bringing a holistic approach to mental health for children; and,
WHEREAS, Layla’s dedication, hard work, and passion for service have greatly contributed to the betterment of the community and have set a commendable example for her peers; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby extends its deepest appreciation and commendation to Layla Solomon for her outstanding service and contributions as an intern to Donna Peyton, 2nd District At-Large, and wishes her continued success in all her 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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21675 of July 16, 2024, was duly passed on July 16, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______8________ Nays _____0_________
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent ____1________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature