IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, in celebration of its 25th anniversary of building and advancing Hispanic leadership and advocating for the pursuit of higher education.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18097, February 19, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Garza Ruiz and Scott Burnett, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of Hispanics graduating from master's business degree programs through scholarship, professional development, and mentorship; and,
WHEREAS, NSHMBA works to enhance the career management opportunities for Hispanic MBAs by providing support and guidance through school programs, leadership positions, assistance with job placement opportunities, and high level professional development programs; and,
WHEREAS, NSHMBA serves 39 chapters and more than 21,000 members in the United States and Puerto Rico; and,
WHEREAS, the Kansas City Chapter of NSHMBA was established in 2002 and seeks to provide cultural awareness and sensitivity throughout the nation's diverse workforce; and,
WHEREAS, the Kansas City Chapter currently has 206 members locally who support the organization's goal of helping local Hispanics to work toward their educational and professional aspirations while promoting cultural pride and service to the community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and extends sincere best wishes for continued success in the future.
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 County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 18097 of February 19, 2013, was duly passed on February 19, 2013 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________9_______ Nays _______0_______
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent ______0______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature