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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