IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing the Shepherd’s Center’s 2024 Class of Kansas City’s 70 Over 70.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21655, June 17, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, Jeanie Lauer, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the Kansas City Shepherd’s Center has, for the past six years, honored individuals in our community who continue to make significant contributions after retirement through the Kansas City’s 70 Over 70 program; and,
WHEREAS, these honorees represent a diverse array of fields including art, business, philanthropy, and more, demonstrating the enduring impact of their contributions to the community; and,
WHEREAS, the 2024 Class of Kansas City’s 70 Over 70 exemplifies excellence, dedication, and a commitment to improving Kansas City, showcasing the wisdom and experience of our elders; and,
WHEREAS, Janet Baker, the Executive Director of the Shepherd Center, has aptly noted that these individuals are the builders of our city and continue to shape its future, offering invaluable lessons and insights from their life experiences; and,
WHEREAS, the following distinguished individuals have been named to the 2024 Class of Kansas City’s 70 Over 70:
John Earl Brundage
Scott Burnett
Patricia B. Burton
Jim Chappell
Steve Clurman, PhD
Carol Cowles
Lea Deo
Millie Edwards
Cindy Eubank
Steven F. Fuller
Fernando J. Gaitan
Patty Garney
Susan Goldenberg
Carla Grant
Carol Graves
Jerry Harrington
Robert Hill
Adrienne Walker Hoard
Catherine Hunt
Venessa Huskey
Sharri Johnson
Jackie Jordan
Faye Johnson Kendrick
Karta Purkh S. Khalsa, BA Med.
Alice Kilic
Betty A. James Knight
Nancy Northcutt Coil Lear
Anne Lewis
Pat Linhoff
Dee Dee Lowland
Annette Luyben
Pat & Judy McCrite
Robert McElwain
Mark McHenry
Jocelyn Melton
R.B. Miller III
Linn Mills
Bonnaye Mims
Johnnie Montoya
Judy Morgan
Barbara Jeanne Mueth
Carlos Nelson, Sr.
Dee Nicholson
Lee Norman, MD
Charles Obermeyer
Mark Owen
Rev. Ken Pegue
Kay Postma
Jane-Elyse Pryor
Phyllis Ragsdale
Vickie Riddle
Dhana Rengachary
Jeffrey Roitman
Steve Roling
Carson Ross
Janette Rushing
Kathy Bock Scaletty
Ann Schreiner
James H. Stevens
Carol Suter
Eugene Suter
Mary Lou Turner
Alleen Castellani VanBebber
Marsha Watkins
Terrance White
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Williams
Dr. Marjorie Williams
Sabrina Wiltz
Carol & KB Winterowd
James Ray Wyant
WHEREAS, these individuals have not only achieved remarkable success in their respective fields but continue to contribute their time, energy, and expertise to the betterment of Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, their stories of perseverance, creativity, and service inspire us all to recognize the value and potential of our elder citizens; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby congratulates the 2024 Class of Kansas City’s 70 Over 70 and commends their remarkable achievements and their continued dedication to making Kansas City a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community.
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. 21655 of June 17, 2024, was duly passed on June 17, 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