File #: 16556    Version: 0 Name: courtesy - James Madison University Alternative Break Program
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2008 In control: County Legislature
On agenda: 3/3/2008 Final action: 3/3/2008
Title: A RESOLUTION recognizing the James Madison University Alternative Break Program and commending the 2008 James Madison University Community Service Volunteers for donating their time and energy to the staff, women, and children of Sheffield Place.
Sponsors: Scott Burnett
Indexes: 2007 - 2009 COURTESY RESOLUTIONS
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI


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A RESOLUTION recognizing the James Madison University Alternative Break Program and commending the 2008 James Madison University Community Service Volunteers for donating their time and energy to the staff, women, and children of Sheffield Place.


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RESOLUTION #16556, March 3, 2008

INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator



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WHEREAS, the Alternative Break Program of James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, offers opportunities to its students for travel and volunteering, during academic breaks their time and energy to community organizations on a national and international level; and,

WHEREAS, each service trip consists of two student co-leaders, at least one James Madison University faculty or staff member, and student representatives who will experience an alcohol and drug free alternative to the more traditional spring breaks, while providing a concrete and meaningful way to serve those in need; and,

WHEREAS, the 2008 James Madison University Community Service volunteers donating their time and energy to the staff, women, and children of Sheffield Place are Jennifer Lifland and Megan Stuart - Trip Leaders, Misty Newman - Learning Partner, and Shannon Elliott, Kelley Curry, Doug McPherson, Meghan Bollenback, Sarah Mayberry, Rebecca Vescera, and Jessica Russell; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature acknowledges the James Madison University Alternative Break Program and commends the 2008 James Madison University Community Service Volunteers for their service to Sheffield Place and the Jackson County community.


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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Chief Deputy County Counselor Coun...

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