RESOLUTION NO. 951444
Honoring Anita Nixon a "Jewel" in our midst and
designating October 19, 1995 as "Anita Nixon Day".
WHEREAS, Anita was raised in Cole Camp, Missouri,
has lived in the Westport area for many years. She worked in California during
World War II and she returned to Missouri to raise her family, a son, Richard,
daughter-in-law, Debbie, and two grandchildren, Amanda and Phillip; and
WHEREAS, Anita has been an active leader in civic
affairs in Kansas City and surrounding areas. She has served as Mayor Pro Tem
of the Silver Haired City Council and was a member for several years; and
WHEREAS, Anita was awarded a certificate of
nomination for the "Everyday Hero" award by the Division of Aging,
Missouri Department of Social Services, Jefferson City, Missouri. She is past
President of the Westport/Roanoke Community Council, Inc. She served as an
officer of Landlords Association with honors award. She has been an officer of
Coleman Highland Neighborhood Association, as well as the 5th Ward Republican
Club for many years; and
WHEREAS, Anita has benefitted Kansas City in many
ways, always willing to make things better for the citizens with the purpose of
benefitting them to have a better life. She has always been able to analyze
problems and come up with a workable solution. To quote a line from an award
previously given Anita, "The word has gone forth to all Missourians about
the "Jewel" in our midst and we are proud to call her ours.";
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby extend to Anita
Nixon their most heartfelt appreciation for the service, leadership, care and
encouragement she has imparted to our community and hereby designate October
19, 1995, as "Anita Nixon Day"; 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 Anita Nixon with the best wishes of the Mayor, Council
and citizens of Kansas City.
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