IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Dia De Los Muertos on November 1st, 2024, and November 2nd, 2024.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21783, October 28, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey, and DaRon McGee, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd, 2024 in the United States and throughout Latin America recognizing the rich cultural contributions that Mexican Americans and their historical traditions have made to Jackson County, Missouri and the entire region; and,
WHEREAS, Mattie Rhodes Center has been celebrating the Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos consecutively for over 26 years; and,
WHEREAS, Mattie Rhodes Center will have two Honorary Cemeteries, at Indian Mound Park in the Historic Northeast and at Jarboe Park in the Westside, where families will be able to honor loved ones killed due to violence by decorating a cross (ofrenda) and celebrating the legacies that their loved one leaves behind; and,
WHEREAS, on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at 1701 Jarboe Street, KCMO 64108, Mattie Rhodes will host the Closing Celebration of the Dia de Los Muertos Art Exhibition and Calaca Night Parade, free and open to the general public; and,
WHEREAS, this vibrant event invites both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the traditions and joyful remembrance of Di?a de Los Muertos featuring elaborate altars (ofrendas) in preparation for D?a de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a multi-day holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors loved ones who have died; and,
WHEREAS, Mattie Rhodes, established in 1894, is a Kansas City based community development organization whose vision is for a vibrant, connected community in which individuals and families are healthy, safe, and equipped to thrive; and,
WHEREAS, Mattie Rhodes Center believes that all individuals should be able ...
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