IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Awards & T-Shirts Specialists, Inc., on its 30th Anniversary Celebration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18488, April 21, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Garza Ruiz, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts, Inc., a local small business founded by Debbie O'Donohue on March 3, 1984, is celebrating its 30th anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts began as a trophy business in Debbie's parents' basement; and,
WHEREAS, the business rapidly expanded within three months to offer screen-printed apparel and custom-made awards; and,
WHEREAS, in 1986, Awards & T-Shirts Specialists signed its first union contract, becoming the first female-owned and operated contractor in the Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council; and,
WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts has continued to expand its high-quality American and union-made products, providing outstanding service and creative image designs for the past 30 years; and,
WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts Specialist, Inc., is the premier provider of American made and union-decorated promotional products in the United States, serving customers in all 50 states and Canada with 100 percent satisfaction; and,
WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts' impressive record of delivering proven results has elevated the company to become a national leader in the promotional marketing industry; and,
WHEREAS, Awards & T-Shirts' 30 years of success is directly attributable to its owner and founder, Debbie O'Donohue, and her energy and dedication to her staff and business; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Debbie O'Donohue and Awards & T-Shirts Specialist, Inc., on its 30th Anniversary celebration and extends best wishes 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. 18488 of April 21, 2014, was duly passed on April 21, 2014 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