IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Noble Zechariah Manning as he achieved gold at the International Combat Organization (ICO) World Championships in France.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22457, November 16, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Noble Zechariah Manning, an outstanding middle school student-athlete, won four gold medals at the International Combat Organization (ICO) World Championships in France in October 2026; and,
WHEREAS, Noble competed and excelled in the youth division for his weight class and belt rank in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu category at the ICO World Championships; and,
WHEREAS, Noble earned his place on the international stage by qualifying at a regional jiu-jitsu competition in May, where he secured gold by submitting multiple opponents; and,
WHEREAS, Noble holds the rank of a yellow-black belt in youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and currently trains at Warriors Academy in Kansas City, MO; and,
WHEREAS, Noble is a versatile multi-sport athlete who also competes in football, basketball, and wrestling, notably earning the title of Missouri Rookie State Champ in his weight class while competing for "Storm," the Rockhurst High School youth wrestling team, earlier this year; and,
WHEREAS, Noble’s family, friends, and community are justifiably proud of his remarkable dedication, sportsmanship, and athletic achievements; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Noble Zechariah Manning upon winning four gold medals at the International Combat Organization (ICO) World Championships in France, and extends praise and best wishes to him in all of his future academic and athletic endeavors.
Enacted and Approved
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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