File #: 240578    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Action Status: Passed
File created: 6/11/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 7/18/2024 Final action: 7/18/2024
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers RESOLUTION - Recognizing the accomplishments and perseverance of Ms. Catriece Tolbert on her successful completion of the KC Second Chance Reentry program and celebrating all her achievements thus far.
Sponsors: Wes Rogers, Andrea Bough, Melissa Robinson, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Quinton Lucas, Eric Bunch, Darrell Curls, Johnathan Duncan, Lindsay French, Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Crispin Rea, Nathan Willett
Attachments: 1. Authenticated Resolution 240578

RESOLUTION NO. 240578

 

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Sponsor:  Councilmember Wes Rogers

 

RESOLUTION - Recognizing the accomplishments and perseverance of Ms. Catriece Tolbert on her successful completion of the KC Second Chance Reentry program and celebrating all her achievements thus far.

 

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WHEREAS, the KC Second Chance Reentry program is a small pilot program, made possible through a partnership with the Kansas City Municipal Court, the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Corrections Department and other community organizations; and

 

WHEREAS, individuals returning to their communities after jail often face challenges that contribute to the likelihood of being re-incarcerated, the KC Second Change program makes rehabilitation possible; and

 

WHEREAS, the KC Second Chance Reentry program’s vision is to reduce recidivism, homelessness, and unemployment by improving access to and delivery of services prior to the offender leaving jail and after release from custody under court supervision; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Catriece Tolbert is someone who has been involved in the municipal court system for at least the last 20 years with several periods of incarceration; and

 

WHEREAS, since Ms. Catriece Tolbert has been released to the supervision of the KC Municipal Court and a Corrections Re-Entry Specialist, she has been sober since November, 2023, obtained steady employment, maintained housing, and mended her relationships with her family; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Tolbert is an excellent example of the successes associated with the KC Second Chance Reentry program and her strive for success and overall achievements from this program are commended as such; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize the achievements of Ms. Catriece Tolbert and her successful completion of the Kansas City Municipal Court’s KC Second Chance Reentry and wish her the best in all her future endeavors; 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 Ms. Catriece Tolbert, with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for their dedication to supporting programs and practices that further interests of justice.

 

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