RESOLUTION NO. 120627

 

Recognizing the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department and emergency services personnel for the outstanding job they have done for security and safety during the All Star game events throughout the City of Kansas City.

            WHEREAS, Kansas City, Missouri has not hosted an All Star game since the early 70’s and many changes have been made to Kansas City and the All Star game week ceremonies; and

 

            WHEREAS, our Police Department, Fire Department and emergency services personnel have done a splendid job in providing security for all of the approximately 150,000 visitors to the metropolitan area as well as additional safety for our residents; and

 

            WHEREAS, all personnel have also been extremely proactive and helpful to our out-of-town guests by providing information, directions, and assistance as needed in addition to their normal duties and doing so in a very friendly and approachable manner; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

            That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department and emergency services personnel for the outstanding job they have done for security and safety during the All Star game events in 2012 and the positive impact this has had for Kansas City for the rest of the nation; 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 the Police, Fire, and Emergency Services Departments with the appreciation of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City for the exceptional service and leadership provided during the All Star game events.

 

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