IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Deborah Mann and her life-long contributions to the Southeast Kansas City community and dedication to meeting the needs of children and families.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21224, April 3, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Deborah Mann grew up in the Prospect Corridor of Southeast Kansas City and watched the impact her mother had on the lives of infants and toddlers by operating an in-home daycare; and,
WHEREAS, in her early twenties, Deborah founded the Christian Community Preschool with a handful of children and now serves over 400 children each year through the Emanuel Family and Child Development Center; and,
WHEREAS, Deborah's perseverance, leadership, and vision cumulated in a multimillion dollar campaign to build a new, 28,000 square-foot early education facility that opened in 2020 and is located at 2416 Swope Parkway, Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Deborah has committed her life to cultivating a quality early learning environment which stimulates the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children ensuring that they are ready for kindergarten and school; and,
WHEREAS, Deborah Mann prepared herself educationally by earning an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development, a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies, and a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology, while also directing and growing the Center; and,
WHEREAS, Deborah and her husband Norris have been foster parents for eighteen
years and Deborah desires to one day also counsel low-income children and families who
have experienced trauma; and,
WHEREAS, the Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center provides quality care to infants and toddlers as young as six-weeks-old, and preschool and school-age programming for children up to thirteen years old, from 6 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday; and,
WHEREAS, almost 98% of the Cent...
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