RESOLUTION NO. 971742

Honoring Inez Kaiser on being the recipient of the 1997 National Minority Advocate Award.

WHEREAS, Inez Kaiser, President, Inez Kaiser & Associates, received the 1997 National Minority Advocate award on November 22, during the 15th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Inez Kaiser & Associates, founded in 1957, is world-renowned as the oldest African-American, female owned public relations firm in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Inez Kaisers public relations firm has earned a reputation that even few majority firms achieve. She was, and remains, well respected for her ability to lobby passionately for what she believes is right. A talented writer and orator, Inez Kaiser continues to leave her mark on the fabric of our society; and

WHEREAS, Inez Kaiser is a meticulous and elegant individual that pays close attention to detail and style. This same attention is given to her work and is reflected in all that she endeavors to assume responsibility for, including her weekly column for the Kansas City Call that offers insight and wisdom to struggling professionals aspiring to enter the industry; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby extend to Inez Kaiser their most heartfelt congratulations on receiving the 1997 National Minority Advocate Award and thanks for her leadership, advocacy and service to the community; 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 Inez Kaiser with the best wishes of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City.

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