IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Raoul C. Stitt on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of service to the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21372, August 14, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Raoul C. Stitt, a dedicated associate in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, is retiring after nearly 32 years of commendable service to Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul is the son of the Honorable Judge Charles L. Stitt and Katherine Stitt, and he shares a deep bond with his two brothers, Michael Stitt and Charles Stitt; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul, a man of diverse talents, was in the music business as a drummer, a lighting technician, and even served as a roadie for a touring rock band, until he realized the importance of securing his future through education; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul, at the age of thirty, pursued higher education at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC), and later attended UMKC School of Law, laying the foundation for his successful career; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul began his tenure with the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office during his final year in law school, serving as an Intern in the Kansas City Drug Unit in February 1991, and subsequently joined as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney upon passing the bar exam; and,
WHEREAS, from 1991 to 1993, Raoul served in various capacities, including the Kansas City Drug Unit, the Independence Drug Unit, and the Kansas City Warrant desk; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul transferred to the Family Support Division on January 9, 1993, where he continued to serve as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Judicial Enforcement Unit; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul's dedication and exceptional work were recognized when he was honored with the Family Support Employee of the Year Award twice, in 1995 and again in 2011, reflecting his profound impact on the well-being of families in Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul displayed his legal prowess by handling appellate work for the Judicial Unit, conducting legal research, and by arguing cases before the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul's long and distinguished career in public service has been an integral part of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Family Support Division, touching the lives of countless families and children in Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul's presence and camaraderie will be deeply missed by his coworkers, who extend their heartfelt appreciation for his tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to public service; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature extends its heartfelt congratulations to Raoul C. Stitt on the occasion of his well-deserved retirement after 32 years of exceptional service to Jackson County and expresses its sincere gratitude for his significant contributions to the community.
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. 21372 of August 14, 2023, was duly passed on August 14, 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