RESOLUTION NO. 010270

Supporting the World Fest Fund Raiser which will benefit the Rotary Youth Camp.

WHEREAS, since 1923, the Rotary Youth Camp has offered thousands of disadvantaged children the opportunity to have camping experiences; and

WHEREAS, during the 1999-2000 program year, 93 groups of boys and girls spent 239 days enjoying the Rotary Youth Camp; and

WHEREAS, area organizations, including the Mattie Rhodes Center, Marillac, Heart of America Indian Center, and disabled Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have used the Camp; and

WHEREAS, the Camp is free to all the groups that use it; and

WHEREAS, Rotary Club 13 and the Kansas City Rotary Foundation continue to ensure the continued availability of the Camp for Kansas City area children; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby supports the World Fest Fun Raiser which will benefit the Rotary Youth Camp; 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 Woody Davis, President of Rotary Club 13, in token of the Mayor and Councils heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Rotary Youth Camp, Rotary Club 13 and the Kansas City Rotary Foundation for their continued success in the future.

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