IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Booker Taliaferro Washington Griots upon winning the 1998-99 Florida Educational Fund Black History and Culture Brain Bowl.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 12628, March 29, 1999
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Florida Educational Fund commits itself to programs that reinforce, direct, and inspire education for African-Americans; and,
WHEREAS, one of such programs is the Black History and Culture Brain Bowl which educates African-American youth about their contributions and roles through participating in local and state competitions; and,
WHEREAS, the 14th annual Black History and Culture Brain Bowl was held in Tampa, Florida on March 19-21, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, after winning a local competition, the Booker Taliaferro Washington Griots participated in statewide bowl competition under the guiding influence of coaches Walter Gulley and Eric Scott; and,
WHEREAS, members of the winning team, sponsored by Booker T. Washington High School, were Lakera C. Tompkins, Monica Woods, Paul Lovely, Tumeka Turner, Gabrielle Finley, Katherine Wright, and Jessica Veasley; and,
WHEREAS, the highest of praise goes out to this group of young people who have dedicated themselves to learning about their heritage, and demonstrated their knowledge through competition; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates the Booker Taliaferro Washington Griots upon winning the 1998-99 Florida Educational Fund Black History and Culture Brain Bowl.
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 # 1262...
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