IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Lucille Denmon upon her retirement from Jackson County and commending her for her twenty-three years of service.
Intro
RESOLUTION #13232, May 22, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, for the last twenty-three years, Lucille Denmon worked in the County's Information Office; and,
WHEREAS, in this responsible position, she has efficiently handled as many as 500 telephone calls daily and answered questions from an average of 75 individuals entering the courthouse each day; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille deserves the highest of praise and recognition for her work, having served as a dedicated and loyal employee of Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille will be fondly remembered by her friends and co-workers for her "never met a stranger" demeanor and for her generous and supportive nature; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille particularly distinguished herself when, after her children were grown, she returned to school and received a liberal arts degree in political science from Rockhurst College and went on to obtain her master of arts degree in multicultural diversity education from Webster University, having done so by taking a bus to and from each class; and,
WHEREAS, as an astute, grass-roots political activitist, Lucille has shown tremendous support for elected leaders and has organized several campaigns; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille has been involved in a wide array of community activities including serving a member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American Business Women's Association, Freedom, Inc., and Rockhurst Black Alumni, among many other organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille was blessed with three children, Loretta Petty, Lelia Dietiker, and the late Melvin Denmon, and three wonderful grandchildren, Matiias, Antoine, and Estella; and,
WHEREAS, Lucille plans to enjoy her retirement by doing volunteer work, traveling and enjoying her children and grandchildren; and,
WHEREAS, a reception honoring Lucille is being held May 19, 2000, in the 2nd Floor Lobby of the downtown Jackson County Courthouse between the hours of 2:00-4:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, admiration, respect, appreciation, and warm friendship go out to Lucille for her twenty-three years of unparalleled service to Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Lucille Denmon upon her retirement, thanks her for twenty three years of dedicated service, and wishes her success in all 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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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 13232 of May 22, 2000, was duly passed on ____________May 22_______________, 2000 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 Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature