IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing John Hager for his contribution as a youth baseball coach and volunteer and designating June 27, 2015, as John Hager Day in Jackson County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 18852, June 15, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Dan Tarwater III, Frank White, Jr., Crystal Williams, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Alfred Jordan, Dennis Waits, Greg Grounds, and Theresa Galvin, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, John Hager was recognized by the Kansas City Royals on June 4, 2015, as a Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat honoree for his contribution to 3 & 2 competitive youth baseball programs; and,
WHEREAS, John has volunteered for fifty years as a youth coach, helping area children learn the game of baseball and lessons about life; and,
WHEREAS, many of John's players have come from multiple generations of the same families; and,
WHEREAS, the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat recognizes those individuals in our community who embody the spirit of Buck O'Neil; and,
WHEREAS, as a Buck Seat honoree, John is being recognized for his leadership and volunteerism with the 3 & 2 League, having served as president for thirty-five years; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, John has been named Manager of the Year on numerous occasions, received the Executive Excellence Award presented by the Midwest Professional Baseball Scouts Association, and has been named to the 3 & 2 Hall of Fame and the Kansas City Sports Commission Hall of Fame; and,
WHEREAS, John's wife Pat, and his children Scott and Stephanie, are justifiably proud of their husband and father; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby expresses its congratulations to John Hager for his service to the citizens of Jackson County and designates June 27, 2015, as John Hager Day in Jackson County.
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. 18852 of June 15, 2015, was duly passed on June 15, 2015 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______8________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining _____0____ Absent ______0______
Excused _____1_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature