IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Charline "Donna Ruth" Mansfield during Women's Month and for her 80th birthday.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22224, March 23, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Charline "Donna Ruth" Mansfield was born on March 28, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the second-born child of Condlee and Lodie Dawson, and from her earliest days has brought warmth, generosity, and resilience to all who know her; and,
WHEREAS, she was raised alongside her siblings Helen, Ruby, and Ronald (Ronnie), all of whom preceded her in death, yet whose memories she continues to honor through her strength, compassion, and unwavering faith; and,
WHEREAS, she was baptized in November 1956 at Macedonia Baptist Church, then located at 2205 Troost, under the leadership of the late Rev. Preston Allen Sr., beginning a lifelong journey of faith and service; and,
WHEREAS, she has faithfully served Macedonia Baptist Church for sixty-nine years in numerous ministries, including the Prison Ministry, Mosaic Ministry, Greeter Ministry, Hospitality Ministry, and Mass Choir, and was honored as a "Precious Jewel" during the church's 110th Anniversary Celebration, recognizing her extraordinary dedication; and,
WHEREAS, she received her education in the Kansas City Public Schools at Charles Sumner Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Lincoln Senior High and continued her studies at Draughons College of Commerce and Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Careers, where she earned her Certified Medical Assistant certificate, one of her proudest accomplishments; and,
WHEREAS, she built a long and meaningful career marked by excellence, compassion, and professionalism, serving 17 years at Harzfeld's Department Store in downtown
Kansas City, 13 years with the Medical Records Corporation, 17 years with Midwest Women's Healthcare, 3 years with LINC, and 7 years at St. Luke's Chil...
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