IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life and service of Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18992, November 9, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Galvin, Dan Tarwater III, Crystal Williams, Frank White Jr., Tony Miller, Scott Bennett, Alfred Jordan, Dennis Waits, and Greg Grounds, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio passed away in the line of duty on October 12, 2015, while responding to a commercial building fire in Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Larry, together with firefighters John V. Mesh, Chris Anderson, and Dan Werner were among the fire crews that had worked to save lives and property at the fire scene located at Independence and Prospect Avenues; and,
WHEREAS, Larry was a 17-year veteran of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department, having achieved his lifelong dream to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a firefighter; and,
WHEREAS, Larry had a passion for life, his career, his family, and riding his Harley; and,
WHEREAS, Larry began his career as a Firefighter at Station 23, located in his childhood neighborhood of northeast Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Larry was later promoted to Fire Apparatus Operator and moved to “The Deuce,” Truck 2, in midtown; and,
WHEREAS, Larry leaves behind the love of his life, Missy and many members of his extended family; and,
WHEREAS, Larry’s co-workers and family will miss his infectious smile and loving approach to life; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Jackson County mourn the loss of Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio and Firefighter John Mesh and extend best wishes for a quick recovery to Fire Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Chris Anderson and Firefighter Dan Werner who were injured at the fire scene; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature recognizes the life and achievements of Larry Leggio, and extends its deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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 County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 18992 of November 9, 2015, was duly passed on November 9, 2015 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