IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION congratulating Brandy Woodley on her election to the Park Hill School District Board of Directors.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21277, May 15, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Brandy Maltbia Woodley has made history as the first African American to serve on the Park Hill School Board, an achievement that underscores her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley's current term will continue until 2024, providing ample opportunity for her to make a positive impact on the Park Hill School District and the students it serves; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley's professional background is diverse and impressive, with a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Science in International Business with a French minor from Northwest Missouri State University, and experience working in the business world at Farmland Industries, Inc., and Sprint Corporation; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley has devoted her career to education and entrepreneurship, serving as an adjunct instructor at Upper Iowa University and Central Texas College, and operating as the sole proprietor and Chief Executive Officer of Soaring Dove Enterprises for thirteen years, providing various documentation services, resumes, career coaching, and editing; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley has contributed significantly to military families, partnering with the CEO of MOCHA Enterprises on projects and ventures, and most notably as the editor-in-chief for Army Spouse Magazine; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley's current role as the editor for the Department of Military History at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is a culmination of her gratifying career pivots of editing, Army, and education; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Woodley is a devoted wife to Jay Woodley and a loving mother to her daughters, Jaelyn and Jordyn, who inspire her and provide her with unwavering support; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby extends its congratulations and gratitude to Brandy Maltbia Woodley for her exceptional service as an at-large member of the Park Hill School District Board of Education and commends her for her commitment to education, diversity, and entrepreneurship.
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. 21277 of May 15, 2023, was duly passed on May 15, 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