IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating John and Esther McMurray for forty-three years in business.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17025, October 5, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Henry C. Rizzo and Scott Burnett, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, John and Esther McMurray have been in the icy sweets and treats business for forty-three years at the Dairy Queen on Independence Boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, the store has been in the same location since July 4, 1952, and Esther began working for the original owner thirteen years before purchasing and taking over the business on January 1, 1980; and,
WHEREAS, the McMurrays' have seen four generations come through over the years, with many loyal customers that come back long after leaving the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, Esther said that not a day goes by that they don't help at least one person in need of water, a bite to eat, or a helping hand; and,
WHEREAS, the World Famous Dilly Bars, ice cream on a stick dipped in chocolate, are made fresh by the McMurrays' at this location; and,
WHEREAS, the McMurrays' celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September, and plan to keep the Dairy Queen running "as long as the Lord gives them good health"; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates John and Esther McMurray on forty-three years in the ice cream business, and on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
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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Deputy/Assistant County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17025 of October 5, 2009, was duly passed on October 5, 2009 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