IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the memory, achievements, and dedication of former County Executive William ("Bill") F. Waris, who served as a community advocate and friend to many.
Intro
RESOLUTION #16414, September 24, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Dan Tarwater, Henry C. Rizzo, Theresa Garza, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett, James D. Tindall, Dennis Waits, Greg Grounds, and Bob Spence, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, former County Executive William ("Bill") F. Waris, a dedicated public servant, passed away unexpectedly and far too soon on September 18, 2007, at age 63, surrounded by his loving family; and,
WHEREAS, Bill earned profound respect early in his professional career through his service as principal of a parochial grade school, St. Thomas More and Parish Center, from 1972 - 1982, during which time he also served as basketball coach at Avila University; and,
WHEREAS, Bill entered politics in 1978, winning election to the Jackson County Legislature, 6th District , and eventually serving as Vice-Chair in 1980 and Chair from 1981-82; and,
WHEREAS, in 1982, Bill's love for public service and politics led him to seek the Democratic nomination for County Executive which he won, and from which he springboarded to victory in the general election; and,
WHEREAS, Bill's legacy as County Executive is evidenced in many ways, including shepherding of the first countywide reassessment of real property, his responsibility for securing funding for the Truman Sports Complex and new county construction projects, and his negotiation of new stadium leases with the Chiefs and Royals which ensured the Royals staying in Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Bill was instrumental in the establishment of recreation programs for citizens of all ages by securing funding for the construction of new facilities and the development of existing facilities such as the Frank White Sports Complex, the Longview Lake Recreation...
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