RESOLUTION NO. 160270

Congratulating the employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri on their achievements in the 2015 Kansas City Corporate Challenge (KCCC) and supporting the employee participants of the 2016 Kansas City Corporate Challenge.

WHEREAS the City of Kansas City, Missouri doubled their enrollment from 260 in 2014 to 521 in 2015 through several internal engagement efforts led by Colleen Doctorian and Lisa Czubak of the City Communications Office and moved up four positions in Division A from 2014 to 2015; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, was given the “Gimme A Cheer” award at the 2015 Kickoff for their visible camaraderie; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, established Spirit Teams to cheer on the City of KCMO’s competitors and was awarded the KCCC “Spirit Award”; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, recognized our 2015 medal winners! 200-Yard Freestyle: Margaret Scherschel, City Manager’s Office (gold), Track 400M: Andrew Fleming, Parks & Recreation (silver), 100-Yard Individual Medley: Sean Hennessy, Water Services (bronze), 50-Yard Backstroke: Sean Hennessy, Water Services (bronze), 50-Yard Butterfly: Anita Simmons, Public Works retiree (bronze), 50-Yard Freestyle: Sean Hennessy, Water Services (bronze), Half Marathon: Timothy Bond, Human Resources (bronze); and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s company coordinator of 17 years, Yvette Tunley, was awarded the prestigious 2015 Alex George Award, for athletic ability, overcoming obstacles in performing athletic events, dedication to KCCC in organizing/promoting the events, selflessness in dealings with KCCC, and sportsmanship to other competitors/persons involved with the Games; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, celebrates 25 years of participation, fitness and competition in the 2016 KCCC; and

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby express their support for the employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s 2016 and 2015 KCCC teams; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and a copy hereof be presented to 2015 Kansas City Corporate Challenge team KCMO and wishing success in the year 2016 competitions.

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