IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating Silvia Rizzo on the occasion of her retirement from Jackson County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21679, July 22, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, Silvia Rizzo is retiring on July 26, 2024, after 35 years of service to Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia came to Jackson County in 1989 when she was appointed First District At-Large County Legislator; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia ran for election and secured a four-year term through December 31, 1994, serving on the Finance and Audit Committee, Health and Justice Committee, and Anti-Drug Committee; and,
WHEREAS, after completing her tenure as a County Legislator, Silvia continued to serve the Legislature as a Legislative Aide to Victor Callahan from January 1995 through December 2002, and to Robert Stringfield from January 2003 through May 2005; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia joined the staff of the Clerk of the County Legislature’s Office in May 2005 through the present, bringing institutional knowledge of County operations; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia has been married for 50 years to Henry Rizzo and together they have two sons, Tony and John, daughter-in-law Lindsay Runnels, grandsons, Henry and Anthony, and granddaughters, Sofia and Ella; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia’s co-workers have long appreciated her kind and nurturing attitude, her willingness to help in any circumstance, and her commitment to keeping the office supplied with snacks and treats; and
WHEREAS, in retirement, Silvia hopes to spend more time with her beloved family, and volunteer at her parish, Holy Rosary Catholic Church; and,
WHEREAS, Silvia’s service to Jackson County has left an indelible mark and her legacy will continue to inspire others for years to come; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby extends deepest gratitude and congratulations to Silvia Rizzo on the occasion of her well-deserved retirement and extends best wishes for her future.
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 No. 21679 of July 22, 2024, was duly passed on ______________________, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays ______________
Abstaining _________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature