IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION commending Robert Perkins for more than 30 years of public service to the citizens of Jackson County, and wishing him well upon his retirement.
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RESOLUTION # 14635, June 16. 2003
INTRODUCED BY Robert A. Stringfield, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, Rhonda Shoemaker, Bob Spence, and Henry C. Rizzo, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Robert Perkins, supervisor of the Delinquent Business Tax Unit of the Jackson County Collections Department, has retired after more than 30 years of public service; and,
WHEREAS, in 1971, Robert was elected as Constable/1st Magistrate District, a position he held until it was abolished in 1974, in compliance with the implementation of the Jackson County Home Rule Charter; and,
WHEREAS, from 1975 until 1983, his professional experience in public service included working as a State Sales Tax Collector, Community Service Specialist, Radio Dispatcher, Chief Testing Examiner, Customer Service Manager and Energy Assistance Caseworker: and,
WHEREAS, Robert began his career with Jackson County in 1983 as a temporary taxpayer service clerk, and in 1984 this position became permanent; and,
WHEREAS, he was promoted to business tax collector on August 21, 1984 and accepted the position of delinquent business tax supervisor on December 28, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the years Robert developed a remarkable rapport with business owners and individuals from diverse backgrounds; and,
WHEREAS, he set a high standard for employees in the Business Tax Unit to assist the public with unresolved or disputed tax matters in a courteous and professional manner; and,
WHEREAS, Robert received his early education at Booker T. Elementary, graduated from high school and went on to college to major in Political Science at Central Missouri State University (1962-1963), and major in Psychology at the Te...
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