IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of gospel singer-songwriter Genetter Bradley.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21674, July 16, 2024
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Genetter Bradley, a beloved Kansas City Gospel recording artist, singer-songwriter, and former business owner, passed away and will be honored at a service to be held July 20, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church; and,
WHEREAS, Genetter was the fourth of five daughters born to Ernest and Elnora McCluney, who nurtured her early love for singing, leading to the formation of the McCluney Sisters singing group at the age of three; and,
WHEREAS, tutored by her cousin, Sister Bethina Byers, Genetter and her sisters performed at various churches around Kansas City, instilling in her a deep love for worship services; and,
WHEREAS, Genetter vowed to God that if given the ability to deliver His message through song, she would never cease to give Him the glory, honor, and praise, a promise she faithfully kept throughout her life; and,
WHEREAS, Genetter joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church at the age of eleven, where she became a dedicated and active choir member, teaching the song "We Are Soldiers in the Army" to a young choir that she would remain a part of for over fifty years; and,
WHEREAS, Genetter traveled extensively with the Kansas City Melody-Aires, performing in renowned venues such as the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, and the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia, solidifying her belief that dreams can only reach fruition when aligned with God's will; and,
WHEREAS, Genetter's illustrious career included touring with famous groups such as the Staple Singers and The Caravans, securing recording contracts with Simco Records and Peacock Records; and,
WHEREAS, in 1974, introduced by Shirley Caesar, Genetter recorded her first album, "Moving in the Right Direction," with her group ...
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