File #: 21643    Version: 0 Name: Courtesy - Missie B's
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2024 In control: County Legislature
On agenda: 6/3/2024 Final action: 6/3/2024
Title: A RESOLUTION congratulating Missie B's on its 30th Anniversary.
Sponsors: Manuel Abarca IV
Indexes: ANNIVERSARY, COURTESY 2024
Attachments: 1. 21643adopted.pdf
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

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A RESOLUTION congratulating Missie B's on its 30th Anniversary.

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RESOLUTION NO. 21643, June 3, 2024

INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator


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WHEREAS, Missie B's opened its doors in April 1994 as a piano/karaoke bar with special entertainment and drag shows, providing a unique and inclusive space for the community; and,
WHEREAS, Missie B's has been a staple in our community for three decades, providing a welcoming space for all individuals to come together and celebrate diversity, acceptance and love; and,

WHEREAS, Missie B's has shown unwavering support and inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ community, serving as a beacon of hope and solidarity; and,

WHEREAS, over the past 30 years, Missie B's has grown from a small neighborhood bar into the most popular nightclub in Kansas City, thanks to the unwavering support of the community; and,

WHEREAS, Missie B's operates 365 days a year, from noon until 3:00 a.m., serving clientele 21 years of age and over, offering the most affordable drinks in town from noon until 8:00 p.m. daily, and nightly drink specials from Sunday through Thursday; and,


WHEREAS, Missie B's is renowned for its friendly staff and exceptional service, ensuring that every visitor has a memorable and enjoyable experience; and,

WHEREAS, Missie B's has continually given back to the community through various charitable initiatives, including a significant fundraiser for the victims of the Pulse tragedy which raised over $53,000.00, and numerous benefits for local gay organizations and causes; and,

WHEREAS, Missie B's holds annual potluck dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas for those without a place to go, and supports local causes by raising funds through events such as the bartender review to buy Christmas gifts for children and support senior citizens and veterans; and,

WHEREAS, Michael Burnes, the management, and the staff of Missie B's have demonstrated unwaver...

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