IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Elaine W. Joslyn on the occasion of her retirement after twenty-two years of providing medical services to the citizens of Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19418, March 13, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Elaine W. Joslyn, D.O., a dedicated physician, will retire March 17, 2017, after twenty-two years of service at her private clinic, NEighborhood Family Care, located in historic northeast Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn is the founder and board member of the Northeast Neighbor to Neighbor Health Services Organization, which assists Northeast area residents to receive needed tests and treatments when they lack the resources to cover these costs; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn has received numerous academic honors including the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians Medallion Award, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians Distinguished Service Award, Missouri Osteopathic Family Physician of the Year Award, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Physician of the Year Award, and Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP); and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn graduated from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and served on the faculty of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn has served on such committees as the Healthcare USA Credentials Committee, the Healthcare USA Peer Review Committee, ACOFP Preceptor/Preceptee Committee, ACOFP Education and Research Foundation, ACOFP Women's Committee, plus multiple state osteopathic committees; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn has volunteered her time to the health and welfare of the community serving as coordinator of the AOA Care-A-Van stop, a health screening program for the medically underserved, coordinator of the first-aid booth at the Northeast Fall Festival, and a volunteer at the Kansas City CARE Clinic, as well as many other volunteer services; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Joslyn has served the citizens of Jackson County with distinction and her friends, patients, and co-workers will miss her knowledge and service; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby recognizes Dr. Elaine W. Joslyn for her service and contributions to the citizens of Jackson County and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 19418kjkj of March 13, 2017, was duly passed on March 13, 2017 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______8_______ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent _____1_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature