IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Estella Morales during Women’s Month.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22223, March 23, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month recognizes the leadership, accomplishments, and impact of women who strengthen their communities; and,
WHEREAS, Estella Morales was born in Iola, Kansas, to a father who migrated from Mexico and a mother who was born in Kansas; and,
WHEREAS, Estella has been involved with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City since the late 1980s, serving as a City Hall liaison and later being elected to the board; and,
WHEREAS, she has a strong dedication to uplifting Kansas City’s Hispanic community-from launching programs like KC BizFest and Latinos of Tomorrow, to connecting chambers and championing nonprofits like Impact 100 partner, Mattie Rhodes Center; and,
WHEREAS, she is very active in her faith and community, serving as a proud member of the Catholic community at her church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, St. Joseph Catholic Diocese; and,
WHEREAS, she has been a strong advocate for Hispanic community leaders and for empowering all women leaders; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Legislature congratulates Estella Morales on her accomplishments during Women’s Month.
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. 22223 of March 23, 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