RESOLUTION NO. 220589

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Recognizing the Kansas City Greek Picnic for 10 years of Organizational Community Service.

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WHEREAS, July 18 through July 24, 2022 is the 10th Anniversary of the Kansas City Greek Picnic held in Kansas City, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, KCGP was established by Stanley Taylor, Jr. in 2012 attracting a diverse audience of more than 8,000 collegiate and graduate members of African American Sororities and Fraternities; and

WHEREAS, KCGP became a fundamental start to Kids Community Growing Prosperity, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by Stanley Taylor, Jr., Dorothy Shelby, and Akilah Pennington; and

WHEREAS, this annual week-long festival has raised funds to support 120 service projects and more than 5,000 health screenings accomplished by KCGP since its existence; and

WHEREAS, Clean Up the Street is a major beautification project of KCGP geared towards reducing litter, deterring illegal dumping and improving a sense of place and ownership; and

WHEREAS, Inner Beauty Clothing Closet is a partnership project of KCGP with Kansas City Public Schools to nurture confidence and self-esteem in young learners; and

WHEREAS, more than $75,000 in scholarships has been provided to support education along with school supplies, books and uniforms; and

WHEREAS, KCGP continues to unify, strengthen and embrace members and non-affiliates alike to support youth around the Midwestern region; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize the Kansas City Greek Picnic for its valued decade of service towards the community and youth in Kansas City, Missouri; 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 Stanley Taylor, Jr. with the Mayor and Council honoring the Kansas City Greek ...

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