RESOLUTION NO. 030567
Congratulating the Golden
Gloves Association on its 68th anniversary.
WHEREAS, the
first event to ever be held in the Municipal Auditorium was the Golden Gloves
Tournament 68 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the
Golden Gloves Association can be proud of its fine reputation and the
outstanding program it has established to benefit our youth; and
WHEREAS, the
Golden Gloves Program is an opportunity for youth to experience motivation,
development, sacrifice and discipline; and
WHEREAS, the
coaches and trainers have contributed to the success of this program, giving of
their expertise and experience to assist the trainee in reaching his or her
full potential and earning a career in professional boxing; and
WHEREAS, this
year the Honorary Tournament Director will be Alvin L. Brooks,
Councilman-at-large for the 6th District and Mayor Pro Tem; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor
and Council hereby congratulate the Golden Gloves Association on its 68th
anniversary; 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 Gordon W. Neal,
Secretary, 2003 Tournament Director for the Golden Gloves Association, with the
heartfelt appreciation of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City for
the time spent with the youth of this community.
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