IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATRUE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Craig Braden on the occasion of his retirement on February 10, 2023, after thirty-four years of service, most recently at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21157, February 7, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Craig Braden joined the Jackson County Department of Corrections in 1988 as a corrections officer; and,
WHEREAS, Craig’s significant career accomplishments include serving as a transportation officer and acting supervisor and being named Employee of the Month for the Jackson County Detention Center and becoming fleet manager for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; and,
WHEREAS, Craig coached, taught, and trained numerous corrections officers in transportation techniques and procedures for the safe and secure movement of inmates to court and for transfer to state and federal custody; and,
WHEREAS, during his years of service, Craig had a significant impact on the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Corrections, saving thousands of dollars in resources; and,
WHEREAS, Craig received the Public Employees Recognition Award in May 2015 for Excellence in Public Service; and,
WHEREAS, Craig has always been appreciated for his professionalism, high ethical standards, and integrity; and,
WHEREAS, Craig’s daily presence will be deeply missed by his colleagues who have benefited from his knowledge, effective problem solving, and positive support; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Craig Braden on the occasion of his retirement and extends best wishes in all of his 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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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21157 of February 7, 2023, was duly passed on February 7, 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