IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2015, as the United Way 2-1-1 Day of Awareness in Jackson County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 18705, February 2, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Jackson County hopes that all of its citizens enjoy healthy, meaningful, and productive lives; and,
WHEREAS, the United Way of Greater Kansas City advances the common good for all our citizens by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone; and,
WHEREAS, the United Way of Greater Kansas City has sponsored the United Way 2-1-1 information resource in our region since 2006; and,
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 is a 24-hour call center and online database resource available at no charge to the citizens of Jackson County, connecting more than 120,000 callers from 23 counties every year; and,
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 provides citizens with resources they need for assistance with basic needs education, financial stability, health care, veterans services, volunteer opportunities, and emergency response; and,
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 has answered more than one million calls from people in need from throughout the greater Kansas City region in the past seven years; and,
WHEREAS, the United Way's Community Advisory Council strongly supports and endorses the critical services that United Way 2-1-1 provides for the citizens of our region; and,
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 is a critical and necessary service for all those who live in Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby proclaims Wednesday, February 11, 2015, as Jackson County United Way 2-1-1 Day of Awareness and urges all citizens to join in this recognition.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
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