RESOLUTION NO. 190965
Recognizing
Robert Charles Bradley for all the work he does for the community.
WHEREAS, Robert Charles Bradley served his country with the United
States of America Airforce, in two headquarters, one in the 25th Air Division outside
of Tacoma Washington and the other in the 315th Air Division in Fuchu, Japan.
Mr. Bradley started working for the United States Postal Service in 1954 as a
letter carrier retiring after 38
years of service; and
WHEREAS while
working for the United States Postal Service, Mr. Bradley became active in the
local American Postal Workers Union. Mr. Bradley was Co-chair of many
committees, such as Entertainment, Health and Human Relations services all the
way to being a Employees Union Representative holding positions such as Chief
Steward of his tour, and was elected the first full time president of the
“Greater Kansas City Metro Area Local-APWU; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
Bradley has been involved, financially, physically and morally, with our young
men, women and veterans helping them find jobs and giving them something to do
other than hanging out and the last eight years Mr. Bradley has volunteered
with the AARP free tax help donating $500.00 of his own earnings at the end of
tax year; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
Bradley was one of the founders of the group Eggs of Enlightenment which
consist of local Ministers, Pastors, businesses and communities leaders all
coming together to provide better race relation and help come up with jobs and
other needs for the inner-city.; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED
BY COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor
and Council hereby acknowledge the importance of Mr. Robert Charles Bradley and
his continuing efforts to make our community better while helping others; 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 Robert Charles Bradley
with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for his generous time given to
our community.
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