IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Pastor John Modest Miles on his ten years of service on the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority Commission from 2013 to 2023.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21711 August 26, 2024
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Pastor Miles was appointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority Commission by Governor Jay Nixon in 2013 and reappointed by Governor Mike Parson until 2023, he served as Secretary overseeing the Kauffman Stadium, and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium; and,
WHEREAS, Pastor Miles is a prominent leader in the community, he is a Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ and was a team player in the development and construction of the 80-million dollar East Patrol Police station and crime lab, and a 40-unit, three-story building featuring two bedroom apartments for senior living located at 2711 Wabash; and,
WHEREAS, Morning Star Baptist Church of Jesus Christ located at 2711 E. 27th Street, has partnered with Harvesters and Community Action Agency KC to distribute over 2,700,00 pounds of food to those in need; and,
WHEREAS, with the spread of COVID-19, Pastor Miles teamed up with Truman Medical Center, the Missouri National Army Guard, and Local Investment Commission (LINC) to open a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Morning Star Development Center, in which over 27,000 vaccinations were administered to the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, Pastor Miles joined forces with LINC, KC Water, Evergy, Spire, KC Neighborhoods and the Housing and Community Action Agency of Kansas City to assist in processing utilities aid for households totaling over $1,700,000.00; and,
WHEREAS Pastor Miles was able to assist in obtaining job opportunities for over one hundred persons from January to December 2021 through Sun Fresh, Thriftway Grocery Stores, JE Dunn Construction Company, Full Employment Council, Kansas City Zoo, MODOT Highway Service, Community Action Agency and the KC Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, Pastor Miles was selected as part of the delegation to meet with President
Joe Biden on December 8, 2021 to discuss infrastructure plans for Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas and the work that has transpired through the Morningstar’s Youth & Family Life; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby extends its deepest appreciation and commendation to Pastor John Modest Miles for his ten years of service to the Jackson County Sports Authority, his outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to all citizens of Kansas City, and his ongoing commitment to fostering a strong sense of community throughout the greater Kansas City regional area.
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. 21711 of August 26, 2024, was duly passed on August 26, 2024 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