IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION commending the Southern Christian Leadership Conference upon its commitment to sponsoring the annual metropolitan Kansas City celebration of the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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RESOLUTION #14428, January 13, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is sponsoring the 2003 Kansas City metropolitan area celebration of the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2003 marks the 34th anniversary of the Kansas City metropolitan celebration and the nation’s 18th observance of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a holiday; and,
WHEREAS, this year’s “Music: Soul of the Movement” holiday celebration will kick-off on Friday, January 10, with an interfaith jazz and gospel workshop, featuring tenor saxophonist Kirk Whalum; and,
WHEREAS, additional guest speakers include: Michael Charles, L. Leon Dixon, Elton Gumbel, Jr., Anita Parin, NaRon Hamilton, Lisa Henry, Kammlie Woodard, Reverend Nelson “Fuzzy” Thompson (SCLC’s president), and Marvin Jackson; and,
WHEREAS, workshops will provide insight into the music industry and the effect music has had on history; and,
WHEREAS, other events include: a youth leadership workshop, a jazz, poetry, and soul serenade, a community breakfast, a teen summit and concert featuring talented youth from the local area, a public forum, a candlelight vigil honoring Dr. King, and the 2003 Black Achievers Scholarships and Awards Dinner; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature commends the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for its longstanding commitment to keeping the dream and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. alive; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby commends the Southern Christian Lea...
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