IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing on behalf of the County to accept, the donation of a bronze medallion commemorating the perseverance of the Oregon Trail pioneers.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19150, May 16, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Tony Miller, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Oregon California Trail Association of Independence, Missouri, desires to donate to Jackson County a thirty-six inch bronze medallion by noted early 20th century American sculptor Avard Fairbanks; and,
WHEREAS, this medallion commemorates the perseverance of the pioneers who made the journey from Independence, Missouri to new settlements in the American west; and,
WHEREAS, this medallion will be installed on the existing Oregon Trail marker located at the Historic Truman Courthouse; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature, under article II, section 16 (21) of the Jackson County Charter, is empowered to acquire property for County purposes, and the Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends accepting the said donation; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be authorized to accept the donation of a bronze medallion on behalf of Jackson County; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to the intent of this Resolution.
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. 19150 of May 16, 2016, was duly passed on May 23, 2016 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ______9_________ Na...
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