IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring Jay D. Haden, Chief Deputy County Counselor, on the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of service to Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21322, June 26, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Jay D. Haden has served Jackson County, Missouri with unwavering dedication and commitment for 40 years, notably as the Chief Deputy County Counselor; and,
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Jay has consistently displayed an impressive breadth of knowledge on County business, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and,
WHEREAS, Jay's exceptional contributions have garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including the Distinguished Professional Service Award in 1999, the Distinguished Military Award in 2008, and the Distinguished Lifetime Award from the Public Employee's Recognition Day program; and,
WHEREAS, Jay's outstanding service to the community was further acknowledged through his receipt of the 2020 International Municipal Lawyers Association James H. Epps III Award for Longevity of Service to a Community; and,
WHEREAS, Jay's pursuit of academic excellence is demonstrated by his educational achievements, including a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Rockhurst College, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College; and,
WHEREAS, Jay's dedication to serving his country was proven during his military career, wherein he completed two assignments on active duty, first from October 2004 to October 2005, stationed with the 326th Area Support Group at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, and the second from June 2009 to June 2010, stationed with the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan at Camp Eggers, Kabul; ...
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