IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Susan Dunham on the occasion of her retirement after 35 years of service to the Grandview School District.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21426, October 9, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee and Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Susan Dunham retired June 30, 2023, from the Grandview C-4 School District after 35 years of service; and,
WHEREAS, Susan Dunham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, a Master of Arts in History, and a Master of Arts in Counseling, all from the University of Missouri - Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, from 2002 to 2009, Susan Dunham was the social studies teacher at Grandview High School, imparting knowledge and instilling a love for learning in her students, including Jackson County Legislators DaRon McGee and Manuel Abarca IV; and,
WHEREAS, in the academic year 2009 - 2010, Susan Dunham took on the role of school improvement facilitator, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to the betterment of the educational environment; and,
WHEREAS, in the year 2010 - 2011, Susan Dunham returned as a social studies teacher at Grandview High School, continuing to inspire and educate young minds; and,
WHEREAS, in the academic year 2013 - 2014, Susan Dunham transitioned into the role of counselor at Grandview High School, providing invaluable guidance and support to students during a pivotal stage in their lives; and,
WHEREAS, from 2014 to 2018, she served as a counselor at Grandview Middle School, working to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students; and,
WHEREAS, from 2018 to 2022, Susan Dunham brought her expertise and passion to Martin City Elementary, where she continued to positively impact the lives of students and the school community; and,
WHEREAS, in the final year of her career, 2022 to 2023, Susan Dunham returned to her roots as a social studies teacher at Martin City Middle School, further cementing her legacy as an outstanding educator; and,
WHEREAS, Susan Dunham's students and co-workers miss her expertise, leadership, and collaborative adaptability; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby extends its deepest gratitude and warmest congratulations to Susan Dunham for her exceptional contributions to the Grandview C-4 School District and wishes her the best in all of her future endeavors.
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. 21426 of October 9, 2023, was duly passed on October 16, 2023 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