IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Hila "Dutch" Newman.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19237, August 15, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams,Theresa Galvin, Garry Baker, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Alfred Jordan, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater III, Greg Grounds, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Hila "Dutch" Newman, a lifelong Democrat and impassioned leader in Jackson County political circles, passed away on July 27, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch's birth on August 18, 1920, was appropriately marked by another historic event, the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch's passing came just hours after the first woman became the nominee of a major party for President of the United States; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch represented the State of Missouri as a delegate to all Democratic National Conventions from 1968 to 2016; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch has long been known for her love of and service to her community, having been active in Democratic politics since the 1950's when she faced off in smoke-filled rooms dominated by men discussing candidate endorsements; and,
WHEREAS, in the early 1960's Dutch founded the Westport Landing Democratic Club, sealing her legacy as a powerful voice in Jackson County politics; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch's credentials included serving as President of the Missouri Women's Federation Democratic Club, Founder and President of the 5th District Women's Democratic Club, Vice Chair of the 5th Congressional District, and the first woman in Missouri appointed by the governor to serve on a U.S. Senatorial redistricting committee; and,
WHEREAS, Dutch has received numerous awards and recognitions for her service, including the Harry S Truman Award, the Women's 5th District Woman of the Year Award, the Senator Harry Wiggins Public Service Award, induction into the Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus's Hall of Fame,...
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