IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Mary Williams-Neal.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21245, April 17, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca IV, and Venessa Huskey, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of former Kansas City Councilwoman Mary Williams-Neal on April 2, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal was born in Pace, Mississippi, and began attending the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 1969 where she demonstrated her intelligence, spirit, and willingness to listen; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal was a woman of many talents and excelled in various positions, including managing a local McDonalds franchise and working for Hallmark and Gates Bar-B-Q, where she attended its Rib Tech University; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal's passion for community involvement led her to attend neighborhood meetings, where she built relationships with the Hall and Dunn families, who encouraged her to run for City Council; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal was elected as a Third District City Councilwoman in 1995, serving until 2003, during which time she made great contributions to the City and her district, and was known for her "teamwork" attitude and being a strong and caring advocate for her constituents; and,
WHEREAS, Ms, Williams-Neal's civic legacy extended beyond her time on the City Council, including her appointment as a Parks Board Commissioner by Mayor Quinton Lucas in 2019; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal was a member of several boards of directors, including the Mid-America Regional Council, the Kansas and Missouri Metropolitan Culture District Commission, and the 18th and Vine Authority; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Neal's commitment to serving her community also extended to her role as Founder/CEO of the Get Ahead Club since 1998, and as a member of Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Vil...
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