IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing Older Americans Month and honoring Randall (Randy) Rhoads.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22274, May 18, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Older Americans Month celebrates the leadership, resilience, and ongoing contributions of older adults who strengthen our communities; and,
WHEREAS, Randall (Randy) Rhoads has long championed the well-being, dignity, and inclusion of older adults in Jackson County, demonstrating through his actions the very qualities this month seeks to honor; and,
WHEREAS, throughout his years of public service-as a member of the Original
Charter Commission, a longtime City Councilmember, and later as Mayor of Lee's Summit Mr. Rhoads consistently supported community priorities that enhanced services, accessibility, and opportunities for aging residents; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Rhoads' leadership extended beyond elected office, as he worked
collaboratively through regional organizations such as the Mid-America Regional Council and the Missouri Municipal League to strengthen age-friendly communities and ensure that older adults remained central to civic planning and decision-making; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Rhoads has continued to advance the well-being of older adults through extensive volunteer work, including with the John Knox Village Foundation, St. Luke's East Hospital, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, and SPARK, where he has supported lifelong learning and engagement for adults over age 55; and,
WHEREAS, his service as a docent at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum reflects his belief in the importance of history, civic education, and intergenerational connection values that enrich the lives of older adults and the broader community; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Rhoads' steady leadership, generosity of spirit, and commitment to community have made him a trusted advocate for older adults and a model of how olde...
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