IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Jackson County Public Health on earning national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22060, October 6, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, DaRon McGee, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Smith, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, in 1925 Jackson County Public Health opened its doors, marking the beginning of a century of service as a vital and essential part of the Jackson County community; and,
WHEREAS, Jackson County Public Health has remained steadfast in its commitment to offer services, provide programs, and advocate for policies so that all people have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy; and,
WHEREAS, Jackson County Public Health provides foundational public health services such as clinical care, linkage to community health resources, communicable disease control, emergency preparedness and response, community engagement, policy development and support, data analytics and information, and effective communication; and,
WHEREAS, Jackson County Public Health has earned national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board, becoming the eighth accredited local health department out of the 115 in the state of Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, this achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the Jackson County Public Health staff to serving Jackson County every day; and,
WHEREAS, this national accreditation status affirms that Jackson County Public Health meets the highest standards of public health practice, from providing quality programs and services to engaging with the community in meaningful ways; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Jackson County recognize the importance of a high-performing health department in preserving the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes and congratulates Jackson County Public Health on this distinguished accomplishment of national accreditation, applauds its contributions to the community over the past 100 years, and commends its ongoing commitment to providing the best possible standard of public health practice.
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. 22060 of October 6, 2025, was duly passed on ______________________________, 2025 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