IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing the commissioning of the USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75 and declaring the intent of the Legislature to commit up to $10,000.00 toward the purchase of a permanent asset for the ship.
Intro
RESOLUTION #11873, September 2, 1997
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, on July 18, 1998, the United States Navy will commission its newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75; and,
WHEREAS, as the ship honors Missouri s only president, Missourians have undertaken to raise funds to pay for permanent amenities to serve the ship s crew, for which United States Department of Defense funds may not be legally expended; and,
WHEREAS, among these amenities are the ship s china and crystal, personal computers for the crew, books for the ship s library, and workout equipment for the gymnasium; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature believes its appropriate to pledge up to $10,000.00 from the 1998 Jackson County budget to go toward the cost of the Harry S. Truman s ship s china or some other appropriate permanent amenity; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes the United States Navy s commissioning of the USS Harry S. Truman CVN 75; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature hereby declares its intention to include up to $10,000.00 in the 1998 Jackson County budget to go toward the cost of the ship s china or some other appropriate permanent amenity for the ship s crew.
Attorney
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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #11873 ...
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