IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $15,000.00 to the National WWI Museum and Memorial for a Premier Membership which will support free admission to the Museum and the associated events for veterans and active-duty military members during the 2024 Memorial Day Weekend and Veterans Day Celebrations, and half-price admission for other attendees at the events.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21614, May 6, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Megan L. Marshall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the County contract for a Premier Membership at the National WWI Museum and Memorial which will support free admission for veterans and active-duty military members for all the associated events over Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27, 2024, and Veterans Day Celebration, Saturday, November 11, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the Museum and Memorial embraces the importance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and programs in the community and with the continuation of the County's membership support, the National WWI Museum and Memorial will continue this tradition; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Executive and Legislature will be mentioned in all news releases related to the Memorial Day Weekend and Veterans Day Celebration as well as recognition in the Museum and Memorial's Annual Report and on the Donor Wall; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County logo will be featured in the ceremonial programs, webpages, and signage; and,
WHEREAS, said membership is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check to the National WWI Museum and Memorial, in the amount of $15,000.00, for a Museum Premier Membership which will supp...
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