IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating John J. Rizzo on his election to the Missouri General Assembly.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17423 , November 29, 2010
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Bob Spence, Scott Burnett, Fred Arbanas, Greg Grounds, Theresa Garza Ruiz, and Henry C. Rizzo, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2010, John J. Rizzo was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 40th District in Kansas City, MO; and,
WHEREAS, John's platform of fighting for a great school system, better police protection, neighborhood improvements, and affordable and accessible healthcare for all, enabled him to garner over 65 percent of the popular vote in the general election; and,
WHEREAS, John's success was the result of his hard work, energy, and commitment to making state government work to benefit the northeast area in which John has lived his entire life; and,
WHEREAS, John is committed to being a representative of all the people, working closely in his community to make it a safe place to live, work, and raise a family, while striving for greater economic development and a properly funded education system that will benefit every child; and,
WHEREAS, during the election, John received the endorsements of the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO, IAFF Local 42 Firefighters Union, Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council, Teamsters Joint Council, and Freedom, Inc; and,
WHEREAS, John is a graduate of Rockhurst University, a board member of Truman Medical Center, a former member of the Kansas City Planning Commission, and a Jackson County Democratic Committeeman for the 11th Ward; and,
WHEREAS, John is supported in his achievements in public service by his wife Lindsay, his mother Silvia, his father Henry, and his brother Tony and his wife Stephanie; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates John J. Rizzo on his election to the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 40th District, and wishes him much success in the 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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Chief Deputy County Counselor Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17423 of November 29, 2010, was duly passed on November 29, 2010 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 Spino, Clerk of Legislature