RESOLUTION NO. 040881

Congratulating the Kansas City Metro Junior Golf Club on hosting a successful first annual Jr. Golf Tournament held on July 20-21, 2004.

WHEREAS, the first annual Jr. Golf Tournament officially named Alvin Brooks Metro Jr. Golf Classic was held on July 20-21, 2004 by the Kansas City Metro Junior Golf Club; and

WHEREAS, 46 entries between the ages of 7-18 played with the golfers from Tulsa, Oklahoma winning low medalist, both girls, boys individual championships and team best ball; and

WHEREAS, the Kansas City Metro Junior Golf Club came into existence because a group of concerned parents asked how can we help urban youth stay in junior golf programs; and

WHEREAS, after several winter meetings, Kansas City Metro Golf Club, Inc., began life with the Board of Directors being Brenda Curtright, Thomas Taylor, Karmen Bradley, Karen Swift, Lewis Hurtt, Andre Penn, with the president being James E. Johnson and executive director, James R. Johnson; and

WHEREAS, the membership would be open to any youth 7-18 years old and it will be free; and

WHEREAS, next year, the Kansas City Metro Junior Golf Club plans to have approximately 100 junior golfers for the tournament; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate the Kansas City Metro Junior Golf Club on hosting a successful first annual Jr. Golf Tournament held on July 20-21, 2004; 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 James John, Executive Director, with the appreciation of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City for their outstanding achievements in keeping the youth of the community involved in sports.

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