IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Tony Stansberry upon retirement after a distinguished career in education and acknowledging the many contributions he has made as the Lee's Summit R-7 School District Superintendent.
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RESOLUTION #15895, May 15, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence and Fred Arbanas, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Stansberry is retiring after serving as R-7 superintendent for ten years and after distinguished service in the field of education for thirty-eight years; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Stansberry was recently honored with the National PTA Life Achievement award, the highest honor a PTA can bestow, which recognized him for his commitment and dedication to the Lee's Summit R-7 School District community; and,
WHEREAS, the National PTA Life Achievement award has been given since 1899 and pays tribute to those committed to serving children and youth through the promotion of excellence in education; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Stansberry is recognized as a leader in education locally and statewide for his emphasis on student achievement and involving the community in district decisions; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Stansberry has been instrumental in leading the Lee's Summit R-7 School District through extraordinary growth which included eight new schools, fourteen major additions to existing schools, a new R-7 administrative office, air conditioning of all schools lacking climate control, and instructional technology enhancements; and,
WHEREAS, other notable accomplishments include earning the district's full accreditation from the state, receiving Missouri's highest recognition for academic achievement, development of long-range strategic and facilities plans, initiation of a district-wide collaborative leadership process, and initiation of the district's TEAM Lee's Summit concept focusing on work-life and morale issues for staff; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his voluminous contributions to the field of education, Dr. Stansberry is a retired Brigadier General with 30 years of service to our country in the U.S. Army Reserve, a member of the Lee's Summit Chamber Board of Directors, the Lee's Summit Rotary Club, the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, the Lee's Summit Civic Council, the Lee's Summit Symphony Board of Directors, the Lee's Summit Educational Alliance Steering Committee, and the Greater Lee's Summit Health Care Foundation Board; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature congratulates Dr. Tony Stansberry, on his retirement, extends sincere appreciation for his service to the community, country, and the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, and wishes him success and enjoyment 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 #15895 of May 15, 2006, was duly passed on _________May 15_________________, 2006 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 Spino, Clerk of Legislature