IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION expressing the sympathy of the Legislature to the family and friends of F. David Ingram, upon the occasion of his untimely death.
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RESOLUTION #11645, March 10, 1997
INTRODUCED BY John C. Graham, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, it was with great sorrow that family and friends learned of the death of F. David Ingram; and,
WHEREAS, since 1986, David had worked for the Public Works Department as a sewer maintenance technician in the Environmental Services Section of the Development Division; and,
WHEREAS, David's fellow workers will cheerfully remember David for his friendly manner and positive outlook on life; and,
WHEREAS, when greeting people on the job, he would always comment, "Hello, I'm David Ingram" and, in parting, would sincerely say, "Have a nice day;" and,
WHEREAS, David touched his fellow workers' hearts to such a degree that they have planted a tree in his memory at the Parks and Recreation Department's administration building in Fleming Park; and,
WHEREAS, David was always readily on the job and willing to do whatever was asked of him, even volunteering to do more than asked; and,
WHEREAS, David was an elder and Stephen minister of the First Christian Church of Independence, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, David was an Air Force veteran, Grand Orator of Grand Lodge AF&AM of the State of Missouri, past master of Mount Washington Masonic Lodge, past high priest and secretary of Mount Washington Chapter 142, Royal Arch Masons, officer of Independence Council 49 Cryptic Masons, Generalissmo Palestine Commandry 17, Mary Conclave Red Cross of Constatine, Harry S. Truman York Rite College, Ararat Shrine Temple, and Blue Springs Shrine Club; and,
WHEREAS, his other organizational memberships included the Jackson County Historical Society, the Bingham Waggoner Historical Society, the Vaile Mansion Victorian Society, and the Jackson County Archives; and,
WHEREAS, he was also a former cub master of Pack 229, assistant scoutmaster of Troop 282, and scout trainer of the Blue Elk District; and,
WHEREAS, David is survived by his loving wife, Roma, and his son, Geoffrey; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the members of the Legislature hereby extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of David Ingram and express their appreciation for his contributions to the Public Works Department of Jackson County.
Attorney
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #11645 of March 10, 1997, was duly passed on ____________March 10____________,1997 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________9__________ Nays _________0__________
Abstaining ______0_________ Absent ________0__________
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature