IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Kristin N. Singleton as a recipient of the National Dean's List honorary award for the second consecutive year.
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RESOLUTION # 15859, April 24, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Kristin N. Singleton, daughter of Jim and Debbie Singleton, is the recipient of the National Dean's List honorary award for the second consecutive year; and,
WHEREAS, the National Dean's List honorary award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed upon college students, with only half of one percent of the nation's students receiving this award; and,
WHEREAS, the National Dean's List, established in 1978, recognizes exceptional college students nationwide who are nominated by educational professionals, leadership organizations, performing arts organizations, and athletic directors for their academic and leadership achievements; and,
WHEREAS, Kristin is a junior elementary education major at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where her many notable accomplishments and memberships include: Dean's List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Girls' State, Phi Beta Kappa, Community College Leadership Scholarship, Missouri Teachers Scholarship, Carpenter's Local 61 Scholarship, Aquila Scholarship, Rick Sutcliff Scholarship, Bernard C. Campbell Scholarship, and Lee's Summit Teacher's Association Scholarship; and,
WHEREAS, Kristin is actively involved in the community at the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Campus Crusade for Christ, Deerbrook College bible study, and fund-raising for ALS, Alzheimer's, Trolley Run, and Race for the Future; and,
WHEREAS, Kristin's work experience includes preschool teacher, Lee's Summit substitute teacher, personal care assistant for a 4-year-old disabled child, and nanny; and,
WHEREAS, Kristin deserves recognition for earning a spot on the National Dean's List and her commitment to the youth of the metropolitan area; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature recognizes Kristin N. Singleton as a distinguished recipient of the National Dean's List honorary award for the second consecutive year, and extends genuine appreciation for her commitment to the field of education and the youth of our 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 #15859 of April 24, 2006, was duly passed on __________April 24____________, 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