IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION in honor of Nadine Farris as a trailblazer for healthy living for Women’s History Month.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21884, March 31, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey and Donna Peyton, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, every year the month of March is designated as Women’s History Month by Presidential Proclamation, to honor women’s contributions in American history and recognize trailblazing women who are doing work that lifts up their communities; and,
WHEREAS, recognition is in order for one of our community’s champions for her work to improve the health of residents of Jackson County and that is Nadine Farris; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Farris was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and has been a fierce advocate for health and fitness; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Farris is a board member for Kansas City Community Gardens and has worked tirelessly to increase healthy eating options and encourage education about the benefits of consuming fruits, vegetables and other fresh food options; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Farris has been a public speaker and advocate in the Jackson County community for over 25 years; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Farris states proudly and clearly that she has followed her passion of encouraging healthy eating and fitness since her days as a staff member of the YMCA, and is dedicated to the results of eating and exercise behavioral changes, this empowers her journey; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Farris’s longevity in the community has made her well known among the clients she serves and others who encounter her as she gardens, teaches and encourages the community, her hope and passion is that we all get the benefit of living a healthy and productive life; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Legislature hereby honors Nadine Farris, a trailblazer fighting to make the Jackson County community more informed and healthier.
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. 21884 of March 31, 2025, was duly passed on March 31, 2025 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______8__________ Nays _____0______
Abstaining _____0______ Absent ____1________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature