IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Taylor family on the occasion of their family reunion to be celebrated August 12, 2023, at Longview Lake.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21361, August 7, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the County Legislature wishes to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the Taylor family on the momentous occasion of their family reunion, to be held on August 12, 2023, at the Longview Lake, to celebrate the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of their illustrious lineage; and,
WHEREAS, the Taylor family's rich history and heritage can be traced back to the marriage of Charlie Roscoe Taylor from California, Missouri, affectionately known as "Poppa," who was born on October 12, 1881, and Nellie Jane (Tucker) Taylor from Ray County, Missouri, lovingly referred to as "Mother," who was born of Cherokee heritage on January 14, 1882; and,
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1913, Poppa and Mother welcomed their son, Robert Gerald Taylor; and,
WHEREAS, Frank James Taylor, of Seals Alabama, fondly known as "Grand Poppa," was born on January 1, 1883, of a diverse heritage of Creole and Blackfoot descent, and Marie Jane (Wilson) Taylor of Topeka, Kansas, lovingly known as "Grand Momma" was born on February 24, 1884; and,
WHEREAS, on February 5, 1916, Grand Poppa and Grand Momma welcomed their daughter, Marie Bertha Taylor, into this world; and,
WHEREAS, historical records from the 1920 Census confirm that both families resided south of 27th street in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Mozier/Dunbar subdivision, an all-black neighborhood, known to be located between 53rd Street & 55th Street, stretching from Montgall Avenue to Walrond Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that Robert, affectionately called "Gramps," spent his childhood at 3107 East 53rd Street, and Marie, lovingly known as "Granny," grew up at 5336 Walrond; and,
WHEREAS, Robert and Marie's union was ...
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