IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION honoring Amy Hall in recognition of Women’s History Month.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22208, March 16, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Women’s History Month recognizes the leadership, resilience, and impact of women who strengthen their communities; and,
WHEREAS, Amy Hall has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Kansas City region through her service in recovery communities, her professional leadership at Pawsperity, and her commitment to uplifting individuals facing systemic barriers; and,
WHEREAS, Amy founded and chaired the largest women’s Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting in Kansas City’s District 7, supporting more than 200 members, and has personally sponsored over 70 women toward long-term sobriety, helping them rebuild their lives and form meaningful sisterhoods; and,
WHEREAS, she further served the recovery community as a board member for Kingdom Recovery and as a Sunday school teacher for four years, empowering individuals to discover their gifts and launch new ministries and community services that continue to benefit the region; and,
WHEREAS, Amy has supported Pawsperity’s mission by sharing her personal story at statewide conferences and legislative visits, helping secure critical workforce development funding and expanding awareness of programs that transform lives; and
WHEREAS, as a Grooming Instructor at Pawsperity, Amy mentors students from underrepresented backgrounds, including individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, incarceration, addiction, and trauma-using trauma-informed practices to ensure dignity, inclusion, and emotional safety; and,
WHEREAS, she has repeatedly intervened to support individuals in crisis, connecting them to emergency resources, preventing relapse, and ensuring their immediate safety and long-term stability; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hall collaborates with instructors, case managers, development staff, and recruitment teams to support student success and expand community partnerships with organizations across the region; and,
WHEREAS, Amy’s personal journey of transformation inspires students, donors, and community members, demonstrating the power of resilience and the possibility of lasting change; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Hall plays a vital role in training students who enter Pawsperity to achieve stable careers contributing to long-term economic mobility for more than 180 graduates and helping break cycles of poverty; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that during Women’s History Month, the Jackson County Legislature proudly honors Amy Hall for her extraordinary service, compassionate leadership, and profound impact on the Kansas City 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. 22208 of March 16, 2026, was duly passed on ______________________, 2026 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________________ Nays ______________
Abstaining _____________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature