RESOLUTION NO. 060944

Congratulating Sheila Tracy on earning the Certified Chamber Executive Designation.

WHEREAS, on August 19, 2006, Sheila Tracy was awarded the Certified Chamber Executive Designation at the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce Executives program is designed to assess the applicants knowledge of the core chamber management areas which include leadership, planning, development and finance, and administration; and

WHEREAS, Sheila Tracy spent countless hours in dedication to her field and leadership of her staff and chambers; and

WHEREAS, over the past 12 years, Sheila Tracy has served in her current position at the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, a four-star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and prior to her commitment to the Northland, she had worked for two additional chambers of commerce; and

WHEREAS, other accomplishments by Sheila Tracy include serving as Chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Executive of Missouri Board of Directors where she was awarded the prestigious Top Level award; and

WHEREAS, Sheila Tracy has also graduated from LEAD Independence, Leadership Missouri and the Institute of Organizational Management was well as volunteering with Special Olympics as an assistant coach for basketball and baseball; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate Sheila Tracy on earning the Certified Chamber Executive Designation; 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 Sheila Tracy in token of the Mayor and Councils best wishes for her continued success in her chosen career.

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