IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Bob Gillihan for being named as Organized Labor's Representative of the Year by the Labor's Educational & Political Club Independent and Kansas City's labor community.
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RESOLUTION # 13180, April 17, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, Bill Petrie, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett,
Ronald E. Finley, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Terry Young,
and Bob Spence, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the Labor's Educational & Political Club Independent and Kansas City's labor community are honoring Bob Gillihan as Organized Labor's Representative of the Year at Harrah's Hotel and Casino on April 14, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, Bob has been a tireless leader in the labor community since early 1953; and,
WHEREAS, upon joining Teamsters Local Union 541, Bob began a remarkable career in the construction industry; and,
WHEREAS, in 1968 Bob was hired as business agent for the Union where he spent countless hours of time in labor negotiations over contract disputes; and,
WHEREAS, in 1980 while successfully fulfilling his role as business agent, Bob also became Vice President of Local 541; and,
WHEREAS, in 1990 Bob became President of the Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council, a position he holds today; and,
WHEREAS, Bob was elected Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council No. 56, serving from 1991-1999, and now serves as its President; and,
WHEREAS, during Bob's illustrious career he has served as Trustee for the pension health and welfare funds for Zenith Administrators (Mo-Kan Teamsters Trust Fund), member of the Board of Directors of Park Lane Hospital from 1990-1999, and currently serves as commissioner of the KCATA; and,
WHEREAS, Bob and his wife, Marlene have been blessed with eight children, Pam, Pat, Kim, Kevin (now deceased), Sean, Mike, Mark, and Brent; and,
WHEREAS, Bob is to be commended for hi...
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