IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the League of United Latin American Citizens’ National Education Services Centers, Inc., which provides education and leadership programs for Hispanic and minority students.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21237, April 17, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the League of United Latin American Citizens’ (LULAC) National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) was established in 1973 to provide education and leadership programs for Hispanic and minority students; and,
WHEREAS, since then, LNESC has provided quality education and leadership programs for over 607,000 students, and has sent 159,000 students to post-secondary education, and awarded nearly $30 million in scholarship funds; and,
WHEREAS, LNESC has received more U.S. Department of Education TRIO program awards than any other non-profit organization or post-secondary institution and has worked diligently to remain the premier Hispanic education non-profit for another fifty years and beyond; and,
WHEREAS, the LNESC National Office and LNESC field centers are planning celebratory activities throughout the year, including a one-day youth-centered education conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focused on college preparation and developing professional skill sets towards student success; and,
WHEREAS, the program will include motivational speakers, professional workshops, and student resources for college and career opportunities, culminating in a reception celebration featuring live music, featured speakers and student voices; and,
WHEREAS, LNESC's positive impact on the future leaders of our community is immeasurable; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, celebrates and recognizes the fifty years of exceptional service provided by LULAC’s National Educational Service Centers, Inc., to Hispanic and minority students in their pursuit of higher education and leadership development; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Legislature encourages all residents to join in the celebration of LNESC's achievements and to support its ongoing efforts to build Latino communities, one student at a time.
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. 21237 of April 17, 2023, was duly passed on April 17, 2023 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _____8__________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent _____1_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature