IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION commending Lisa White Hardwick for her outstanding service during her six years with the Jackson County Legislature, and wishing her well in her new position as Jackson County Circuit Judge.
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RESOLUTION #13011, January 3, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Terry Young, Bob Spence, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Lisa White Hardwick was first appointed to the Jackson County Legislature to replace Claire McCaskill in 1993; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick later was elected in 1994 and re-elected in 1998 to the Legislature representing the 2nd District at Large; and,
WHEREAS, while serving on the Legislature, Ms. Hardwick served as Chairman of the Rules Committee in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, and 1998, Anti-Drug Committee in 1994 and 1995, and Public Works Committee in 1999; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick also served as Vice Chairman of the Legislature in 1995 and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee in 1993, 1996, and 1997, and the Anti-Drug Committee in 1993, 1996, and 1997; and,
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Anti-Drug Committee, Ms. Hardwick was instrumental in sponsoring legislation appropriating more than $15 million dollars annually for anti-drug programs; and,
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Rules Committee, Ms. Hardwick led the development of new procedural rules and personnel policies for the Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick serves numerous community, legal, and political organizations, including Kansas City Royals Charities, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Little Blue Valley Sewer District, Lawyers Association of Kansas City, Jackson County Bar Association, Freedom, Inc., and Committee for County Progress; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick has also distinguished herself as the recipient of many awards, including Ingram Magazine's 40 Under 40 Power Elite recognition in 1998, and The Kansas City Globe's recognition of 100 Most Influential African-Americans in Kansas City in 1998, 1993, and 1992, among many others; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick is a partner in the firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon where she has specialized in labor and employment law for 14 years; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hardwick's personal commitment to the citizens of the 2nd District has earned her admiration and respect, and warm friendship by the Legislature goes with her as she fulfills her new position as judge for the 16th Judicial Court for Jackson County, Missouri; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature commends Lisa White Hardwick for her six years of outstanding service to the Jackson County Legislature, and wishes her well in her new position as judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit.
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 # 13011 of January 3, 2000 was duly passed on __________January 3______________, 2000 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 Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature