IN THE LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Phil Vaughn, Sr., upon his election by acclamation as President of Branch 30 of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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RESOLUTION # 14157, April 29, 2002
INTRODUCED BY Ronald E. Finley, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Phil Vaughn, Sr., a 34-year postal employee and 32-year member of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), was recently elected president of Branch 30 of the NALC by acclamation; and,
WHEREAS, Phil began his postal career as a mailhandler at the Kansas City main post office located at 315 West Pershing Road before his promotion to the letter carriers craft in December 1969; and,
WHEREAS, throughout his postal career, Phil has fought to protect the rights of workers through grievances and for equal employment opportunities when violations occurred or employees were discriminated against; and,
WHEREAS, his accomplishments as labor leader for the NALC include: graduate of George Meany Center for Labor Studies, Ralston Virginia, Branch 30 "Heart of America Viewpoint" newsletter, editor (1998 national champion), author of two national award- winning articles on promoting unionism at the South Troost Station, awarding South Troost Station over $100,000 in security updates along with Melvin Moore and Joe Windham, and former editor for the Missouri State newsletter (1988 State Champion); and,
WHEREAS, he serves on many boards and committees including past chairman of membership and organization, chairman, Grievance Committee, chairman, Education and Training, chairman, Muscular Dystrophy drive for Branch 30, past scribe for The Postal Record national newsletter, and advisor, branch newsletter; and,
WHEREAS, he is a member of Branch 30's Executive Board and Building Committee, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, past labor leader for the Combined Federal Campaign, EEO representative for NALC, chairman, Joint Postal Council, member, route adjustment team, and co-chair, 2002 Combined Federal Campaign; and,
WHEREAS, he also serves as vice president of the National Association of Letter Carriers West Central District, vice president of State of Missouri (4 years- first minority state official elected), elected health benefits representative for the State of Missouri, shop steward (29 years), Branch 30 financial secretary (20 years), and vice president of the local (11 years); and,
WHEREAS, Phil is married to Sheila D. Vaughn, and Phil and Sheila have three children, Phil Vaughn, Jr., Shyleah Devine, and Monique M. Vaughn, and two grandchildren, Shelby Brewington and Keegan Hill; and,
WHEREAS, he is a member of the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church where the Reverend Wallace S. Hartsfield is the pastor; and,
WHEREAS, according to many, Phil Vaughn was the best tight end that ever played football at East High School; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Phil Vaughn, Sr., upon his election by acclamation as President of Branch 30 of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Enacted and Approved
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 # 14157 of April 29, 2002 was duly passed on __________April 29_______________, 2002, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ______7___________ Nays _______0_________
Abstaining _____0________ Absent ______2________
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature