IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating Adam Salmon on the occasion of his retirement from Oak Grove High School.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22318, June 22, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Adam Salmon is retiring from his position as Oak Grove High School Principal; and,
WHEREAS, after 30 incredible years in education, including 26 years of dedicated service to Oak Grove, we celebrate Mr. Salmon, who has now retired at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year; and,
WHEREAS, he received his High School Diploma from Albany High School and his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia; and,
WHEREAS, later, he earned his Master of Science in Secondary Administration from William Woods University; and,
WHEREAS, to round out his impressive academic career, he earned his Specialist of Education in Secondary Administration from William Woods University; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Salmon joined the Oak Grove faculty in August 2000 as a High School English Teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach, quickly earning respect as an inspiring educator and mentor; and,
WHEREAS, in 2004, he transitioned to Assistant Principal, guiding students through academics, leadership, and the A+ Program; and,
WHEREAS, by 2012, he took the helm as High School Principal, a role he has faithfully served for 13 years, always championing his students, staff, and community; and,
WHEREAS, he was recognized as GKC Missouri Principals Association Principal of the Year in 2022-23; and,
WHEREAS, he has been married to his wife, Melanie, since 2002, and together they have four children, Mollea, Grady, Kinley, and Hadley; and,
WHEREAS, as he completes his twenty-sixth and final year at Oak Grove High School, we honor a career defined by service, leadership, and Panther Pride; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Legislature commends Adam Salmon for his commitment to building students of Jackson County and congratulates him on his retirement as Principal of Oak Grove High School.
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. 22318 of June 22, 2026, was duly passed on ___________________________, 2026 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