File #: 240870    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Action Status: Passed
File created: 9/16/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 9/26/2024 Final action: 9/26/2024
Title: Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 28, 2024, as National Good Neighbor Day, which highlights how fostering strong, supportive relationships between neighbors promotes human understanding and helps build vibrant, thriving communities in Kansas City and beyond.
Sponsors: Ryana Parks-Shaw, Andrea Bough, Melissa Robinson, Johnathan Duncan, Darrell Curls, Quinton Lucas, Eric Bunch, Lindsay French
Attachments: 1. Authenticated Resolution 240870

RESOLUTION NO. 240870

 

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Sponsor:  Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

 

RESOLUTION - Recognizing September 28, 2024, as National Good Neighbor Day, which highlights how fostering strong, supportive relationships between neighbors promotes human understanding and helps build vibrant, thriving communities in Kansas City and beyond.

 

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WHEREAS, National Good Neighbor Day was established in 1978 by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, to reinforce the relationships that form the fabric of our communities; and

 

WHERAS, Missouri Good Neighbor Week was signed into law in 2022, encouraging citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors, and is celebrated September 28 to October 4; and

 

WHEREAS, uniting neighbors fosters strong connections, which in turn creates more satisfying, self-sufficient, and effective communities, enhancing our nation; and

 

WHEREAS, when neighbors connect, communicate, and celebrate together, communities thrive, students excel, crime rates decrease, children are safer, and overall happiness increases; and

 

                     WHEREAS, National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated in neighborhoods across the country with five pillars in mind: (1)  connection, (2) invitation, (3) celebration, (4)  awareness, and (5) availability; and

 

WHERAS, National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated and officially recognized on September 28, 2024, NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize September 28, 2024, as National Good Neighbor 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 the City of KCMO Neighborhoods Department with the recognition of the outstanding achievements of all “good neighbors” in Kansas City and by honoring them on this day for their efforts in making all our neighborhoods better, safer and more enjoyable places to live.

 

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