IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Doris Cannon on the occasion of her retirement after more than 27 years of service to Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21490, December 4, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson,
Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Doris Cannon, a Victim Advocate for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, is retiring, as of December 31, 2023, after more than 27 years of service to Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, Doris joined Jackson County on April 1, 1996, as a Victim Advocate for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and has served as a Victim Advocate under five different elected Prosecuting Attorneys; and,
WHEREAS, Doris' colleagues appreciate her genuine sense of compassion, not only for the victims she serves but for them as well; and,
WHEREAS, Doris is always willing to assist whenever needed, as well as lending a listening ear on a personal level, offering prayers, and giving the best hugs; and,
WHEREAS, Doris, affectionately known as "Momma Doris" to many colleagues past and present, harbors a nurturing spirit and will always make anyone hurting feel better with one of her decadent dishes or baked goods; and,
WHEREAS, Doris' parents have passed on, but left with her seven siblings that she respects and adores, and is the baby sister to six of them; and,
WHEREAS, Doris has two beautiful children, a son, Andre Cannon, and a daughter, Morgan Toliver, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; and,
WHEREAS, Doris will be sorely missed by colleagues and friends within the Jackson County Courthouse for her devoted teamwork, love, and compassion to all; and,
WHEREAS, Doris will step out on faith and follow the directives of her Heavenly Father, knowing that all will be well; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legis...
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