RESOLUTION
NO. 150426
Recognizing Theta Boulé of Sigma
Pi Phi Fraternity as it celebrates its Centennial Anniversary and honoring the
Theta Boulé Foundation as it hosts the 2015 Scholarship Awards Luncheon in
support of their firm commitment to social justice, public service, and the
facilitation of educational opportunities for our youth.
WHEREAS, Theta
Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity was chartered on May 22, 1915, with 14
founding Archons who laid a strong foundation of fraternal fellowship in the
Greater Kansas City community; and
WHEREAS, Theta
Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity will celebrate 100 years of continuous
existence with festivities June 4 - 6, 2015, that will include the 2015 Theta
Boulé Foundation Scholarship Awards Luncheon, a festive Night on the Vine Jazz
Concert at the historic Gem Theatre and a Gala Dinner Dance; and
WHEREAS, the Theta
Boulé Foundation will award scholarships to four college bound high school
graduates, who have been selected based upon their records of leadership,
academic achievement, financial need and community service; and
WHEREAS, Theta
Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and the Theta Boulé Foundation have a long
history of providing scholarships and financial assistance to young people from
communities in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, the
Centennial celebration and the 2015 Theta Boulé Foundation Scholarship Awards
Luncheon will emphasize the organizations’ ongoing service, support, and
promotion of the academic and long term success of children and youth in our
community; and
WHEREAS, the
Centennial celebration of Theta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity was recognized
on May 1, 2015, in the Congressional Record of the United States of America and
further, that letters of recognition have been received from President Barack
Obama, Governor Jay Nixon and Mayor Sly James; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor
and Council hereby recognize the Theta Boule’ – Kansas City as they celebrate
their Centennial Anniversary and the 2015 Theta Boule’ Foundation Scholarship
Luncheon and honor awardees; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in
testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Sire
Archon Randall C. Ferguson, Jr. with the appreciation of the Mayor, Council and
citizens of Kansas City for the excellent service being given to the community.
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