IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the retirement of Barbara Casamento after 41 years of dedicated service to Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22006, August 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, 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, Barbara Casamento began her distinguished career with Jackson County on June 4, 1984, serving as a Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department; and,
WHEREAS, over the course of her 41 year tenure, Ms. Casamento remained a steadfast and visionary leader within the same department; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento was promoted to Purchasing Supervisor in 2006, and later to Purchasing Administrator in 2017, demonstrating an unwavering dedication, commitment to professional growth, and excellence in public procurement; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento exemplified fiscal responsibility and stewardship by ensuring taxpayer dollars and County funds were spent efficiently and effectively through the competitive bid process, while upholding the integrity and transparency of County procurement; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento collaborated tirelessly with County departments to secure essential goods and services for the citizens of Jackson County, earning a reputation as a trusted resource across all levels of County government; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento has led in-service training initiatives for employees, vendors, and external agencies, fostering strong relationships and advancing best practices in procurement; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento played a pivotal role in executing complex and impactful procurement projects-including infrastructure, construction, and software-significantly contributing to the modernization and progress of County operations; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Casamento was instrumental in introducing Bonfire Procurement Software, enhancing vendor accessibili...
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