IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Raoul C. Stitt on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of service to the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21372, August 14, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Raoul C. Stitt, a dedicated associate in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, is retiring after nearly 32 years of commendable service to Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul is the son of the Honorable Judge Charles L. Stitt and Katherine Stitt, and he shares a deep bond with his two brothers, Michael Stitt and Charles Stitt; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul, a man of diverse talents, was in the music business as a drummer, a lighting technician, and even served as a roadie for a touring rock band, until he realized the importance of securing his future through education; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul, at the age of thirty, pursued higher education at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC), and later attended UMKC School of Law, laying the foundation for his successful career; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul began his tenure with the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office during his final year in law school, serving as an Intern in the Kansas City Drug Unit in February 1991, and subsequently joined as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney upon passing the bar exam; and,
WHEREAS, from 1991 to 1993, Raoul served in various capacities, including the Kansas City Drug Unit, the Independence Drug Unit, and the Kansas City Warrant desk; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul transferred to the Family Support Division on January 9, 1993, where he continued to serve as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Judicial Enforcement Unit; and,
WHEREAS, Raoul's dedication and exceptional work were recognized when he was honored with the Family Support Employee of the Year Award twice, in 1995 and again in 2011, reflecting his profound impact on the well-being of families in Jackson Count...
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