IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring Pastor John Modest Miles and First Lady Jeanette Miles for celebrating 38 years leading Morning Star Baptist Church of Jesus Christ.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21910, April 21, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, DaRon McGee, Donna Peyton, Jalen Anderson, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca IV, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Morning Star Baptist Church located at 2711 E. 27th Street, has helped transform the surrounding neighborhood, increased safety and provided housing opportunities to citizens in the Jackson County area; and,
WHEREAS, Pastor Miles has always been supported by First Lady Jeanette have been instrumental in promoting health access for residents of our community, whether addressing the threat of gun violence or Covid 19, standing on the frontlines fighting to make the Jackson County community healthier; and,
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Pastor Miles and First Lady Jeanette Miles, Morning Star has been a catalyst for change, bringing much needed economic development to the surrounding neighborhood including a new police facility and housing for seniors and others in need; and,
WHEREAS, Morning Star Baptist Church has partnered with Harvesters and Community Action Agency KC to distribute food to those in need in the surrounding area; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature supports the efforts of Pastor Miles and First Lady Jeanette Miles having become beacons of hope for countless families and individuals in our region and across the nation; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby honors Pastor John Modest Miles and First Lady Jeanette Miles on the occasion of the 38th Anniversary of Morning Star Baptist Church and their service to our community.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective imme...
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