File #: 220889    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Action Status: Passed
File created: 9/26/2022 In control: Council
On agenda: 10/6/2022 Final action: 10/6/2022
Title: Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Recognizing the great work and accomplishment of Pink Lipps Cosmetics.
Sponsors: Quinton Lucas, Kevin McManus, Lee Barnes Jr., Teresa Loar, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Eric Bunch, Andrea Bough, Katheryn Shields, Dan Fowler, Melissa Robinson, Kevin O'Neill
Attachments: 1. Authenticated Resolution 220889
Related files: 150398

RESOLUTION NO. 220889

 

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Sponsor:  Mayor Quinton Lucas

 

Recognizing the great work and accomplishment of Pink Lipps Cosmetics.

 

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WHEREAS, Pink Lipps Cosmetics, also known as Pink Lipps, is a WMBE cosmetic brand owned and operated by Kenyata Starr Gant, founded in 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri; and

 

WHEREAS, Pink Lipps takes pride in providing and creating Vegan, Paraben and Gluten Free sustainable cosmetics that not only empower women to feel confident but, provides a healthier solution to beauty; and

 

WHEREAS, Pink Lipps Cosmetics was inspired by Kobe Star, daughter of Pink Lipps founder and owner Kenyata Gant; and

 

WHEREAS, Pink Lipps’ mission is to encourage women to feel good about themselves and to be the best they can be; and

 

WHEREAS, Kenyata strongly believes in giving back to her community. In 2016, she opened The Pink Lipps Cosmetics Store where she mentors upcoming entrepreneurs, teaching them how to operate a successful business; and

 

WHEREAS, Pink Lipps believes that business owners should work together to promote entrepreneurship in the community so that aspiring youth can have the opportunity to learn the importance of ownership; and

 

WHEREAS, “Girls, be your own Star” is Pink Lipp’s slogan, which encourages women and girls to be their authentic selves every day; and

 

WHEREAS, Pink Lipps’ values are “Passion and inclusivity.” Pink Lipps believes that every service should be given with passion and should embrace every skin tone, race, and gender; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

That the Mayor and Council hereby extend their thanks and appreciation to Kenyata Gant and her entire professional team for being advocates of inclusivity in the cosmetics industry; 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 Pink Lipps Cosmetics for its influence, dedication, and passion for the empowerment of women from all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities.

 

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