IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION establishing the ad hoc Committee on Courthouse Memorials pursuant to Rule 10 of the Legislature.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 20459, July 13, 2020
INTRODUCED BY Jalen Anderson, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, in view of recent developments, including damage caused to the statue of Andrew Jackson on the grounds of the Downtown Courthouse, the Legislature has determined that it is appropriate to establish an ad hoc committee of the Legislature to examine and report on the present circumstances and the way forward for the Andrew Jackson statues and any other plaques, statues, monuments, and/or other memorials on the grounds of any of the County’s five Courthouse facilities; and,
WHEREAS, this ad hoc committee is authorized by Rule 10 of the Legislature and shall consist of Jalen Anderson, Ronald E. Finley, and Crystal Williams; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 10, the Chairman of the Legislature shall designate one member as the chairman of the committee; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the ad hoc Committee on Courthouse Memorials is hereby established, with such membership, duties and responsibilities as are set out in 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. 20459 of July 13, 2020, was defeated on July 13, 2020 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________4_________ Nays _______5_______
Abstaining _____0________ Absent ______0______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature