IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring Marietta McConnell, Administrative Assistant to the County Clerk, for 50 years of service with Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21838, December 18, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Marietta McConnell has held many positions within Jackson County that display her admirable dedication to Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell started as a clerk in Real Estate Assessment on September 5, 1974; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell moved on to the position of Secretary II in the Assessment Department on June 19, 1976, and then Secretary III on of May 7, 1979; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell advanced to Secretary on June 23, 1982; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell in September 3, 1984, moved to the Collections Department as Clerk 5 where she stayed in this position until August 19, 1985; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell in February 17,1986, arrived at the Legislature as a Clerk typist, then on June 29, 2001, she advanced to legislative secretary, where she remained in this position until her retirement on December 31, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, upon retirement Ms. McConnell served 42 years with Jackson County returning on January 23, 2017, to work part-time as an Administrative Assistant for the Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, Ms. McConnell moved into the County Clerk’s Office as an Administrative Assistant and has remained in the Clerk’s Office to date; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell is always willing to help and assist wherever she is needed and gives willingly to those who need her; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell is a community volunteer and an active member of her church; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell is dedicated to empowering young adults and women in her community, devoting her time to nonprofits and community outreach organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell has a graceful presence, her wisdom and knowledge is greatly appreciated, she is a joy to have in the office whether she is bringing in pies, telling stories about her children and grandchildren, or stylishly modeling the latest fashion, she indeed raises spirits with her presence; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature expresses of our deepest gratitude and unwavering dedication to Marietta McConnell for fifty years of service to Jackson County.
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. 21838 of December 18, 2024, was duly passed on December 18, 2024 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 Spino, Clerk of Legislature