IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring Public Works Week and recognizing the contributions of Jackson County’s Public Works Employees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21928, May 19, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association has designated the week of May 19-25, 2025, as National Public Works Week, with the theme “Advancing Quality of Life for All”; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Public Works Department plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the County’s infrastructure, public spaces, and recreational facilities, ensuring a safe, accessible, and high-quality environment for all residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the dedicated employees of these departments-including engineers, maintenance workers, project managers, and support staff-demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and resilience in the service of our communities; and,
WHEREAS, their work improves daily life in Jackson County, maintaining roads and stormwater systems, contributing to both public safety and community enjoyment; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude for the service and dedication of these individuals and departments, which are essential to the long-term sustainability, growth, and livability of our region; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature also wishes to issue special recognition of the Public Works Department employees for their leadership in advancing workplace safety, collaboration, and employee well-being, consisting of:
Allen II, Benjamin
Antey, Larry
Baker, Brock H
Becker, Stephen W
Bogart, Robin Ann
Brown, James E
Burke, Ashley R.
Cameron, Jesse Cole
Capranica, Brandon
Cogan, Jessica L.
Coin, Danny W
Collins, Dakota Keith
Courtney, John
Crandall, Brycen T
Crawford, Jack R.
Davis, Samuel D
Davis, Taylor
Degraffenreid, Donald E
Dempsey, Marie
Diehl, Randy D
Edwards, Joshoua David
Farrar, William D
Ferrell, Zachery James
Forde, Randall L
Gaddie, Brian D.
Hackett, Ira M
Hardy, Andrew Michael
Henson, Warren E
Horn, Justice
Hunter, Kouri T
Jenkins, Christopher C
Jennings, Kyle
Johnson, Eric Lars
Keister, Amy D
Kutcher, Phillip E
Lake, Roger S
Leavitt, Austin
Lee, Steven Wayne
Mccloskey, William W
Mcginty, Dennis R
Mckeeman, Everett
Mckenzie, Hayden Lane
Miller, Kristina J
Miller, Todd Elliott
Monaco, Ralph
Nelson, James P
Newill, Earl J
Phillips, Virginia D
Rodriguez, Ayrton Leones
Rogers, Michael W
Ryerkerk, Denise Y
Sapp, Clinton James
Shipp, Shelby
Smead, Robert
Southard, Marlon K
Steele, Bryan Thomas
Turk, Christian
Willier, Matt E
Wolfe, Codie
Wright, Brenton Jones
Wycoff, Beau B
WHEREAS, the Legislature encourages all citizens to acknowledge the significance of Public Works’ contributions to the Jackson County community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes Public Works Week in Jackson County, and the Legislature extends its sincere appreciation to the employees of the Public Works Department.
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. 21928 of May 19, 2025, was duly passed on May 19, 2025 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