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File #: 25-2750    Version: 1 Name: Honoring Dwayne Tyson
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 5/1/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/15/2025 Final action: 5/15/2025
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DWAYNE TYSON: A DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADER CHAMPIONING HOLISTIC GROWTH THROUGH SPORTS AND MENTORSHIP WHEREAS, Dwayne Tyson has steadfastly envisioned a brighter future for the youth of his community, recognizing the vital importance of understanding and mental health in fostering holistic growth, and aspiring to serve as a beacon of hope, resilience, and transformative leadership; and WHEREAS, Dwayne Tyson embodies unwavering dedication as a passionate community advocate, whose tireless efforts have uplifted countless lives through unwavering service, compassion, and unwavering commitment; and WHEREAS, over more than two decades, Dwayne Tyson has selflessly dedicated himself to the betterment of his community, impacting the lives of numerous families through a multitude of vital capacities, exemplifying true servant leadership; and WHEREAS, in a remarkable display of compassion and ingenuity, Dwayne Tyson launched the "Everyone Eats" campaign, prov...
Sponsors: DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING DWAYNE TYSON: A DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADER CHAMPIONING HOLISTIC GROWTH THROUGH SPORTS AND MENTORSHIP

WHEREAS, Dwayne Tyson has steadfastly envisioned a brighter future for the youth of his community, recognizing the vital importance of understanding and mental health in fostering holistic growth, and aspiring to serve as a beacon of hope, resilience, and transformative leadership; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Tyson embodies unwavering dedication as a passionate community advocate, whose tireless efforts have uplifted countless lives through unwavering service, compassion, and unwavering commitment; and

WHEREAS, over more than two decades, Dwayne Tyson has selflessly dedicated himself to the betterment of his community, impacting the lives of numerous families through a multitude of vital capacities, exemplifying true servant leadership; and

WHEREAS, in a remarkable display of compassion and ingenuity, Dwayne Tyson launched the "Everyone Eats" campaign, providing nourishment and hope to over ten thousand families during unprecedented times of crisis amid the pandemic; and

WHEREAS, he founded the Grand Champion Free Summer STEM Camp-an inspiring sanctuary for mentorship, character development, and STEM education-nurturing the next generation of innovators, leaders, and change-makers; and

WHEREAS, Dwayne Tyson serves as the visionary President and Founder of the esteemed Military Dixmoor Vikings Football and Cheer Group, a nationally recognized organization that champions academic excellence, maintaining an impressive average GPA of 3.1, and fostering discipline, teamwork, and excellence among young athletes; and

WHEREAS, as a dedicated entrepreneur, Dwayne Tyson owns Tyson & Tyson Cleaning Service, creating vital employment opportunities for youth, imparting essential cleaning techniques, and inspiring creativity through sports uniform design-empowering youth to forge their own paths to success; and

WHEREAS, he works diligently...

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