RESOLUTION NO. 230608
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Recognizing and honoring First District In-District Heather Hall for her dedicated service and significant contributions to the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
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WHEREAS, over her eight years in office Councilwoman Hall attended over 2,500 committee and community hearings, presenting over 150 ordinances and resolutions; and
WHEREAS, throughout her term, Councilwoman Hall worked tirelessly to provide new recycling carts for all Kansas Citians. Just recently the City of Kansas City unveiled its new recycling carts; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, Councilwoman Hall worked diligently to pass Ordinance No. 180211 which was the groundbreaking ordinance that allocated $250,850.00 towards the design of Fire Station 15; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Hall has been a champion of the Inclusion Revolution in Kansas City from inclusive playgrounds across the city, to the “Think of me Keep it Free” Parking Campaign, to the passing of an ordinance requiring universal changing stations in future Kansas City projects; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Councilwoman Hall worked to create a Supported Hiring Initiative, making it easier for those with developmental disabilities to gain employment within Kansas City. Kansas City is becoming a truly inclusive city for all; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Hall worked to ensure that we care for those who protect us every day. Working with Veterans Community Project and Caregivers on the Homefront, Councilwoman Hall ensured that Kansas City is a Hidden Heroes city and is welcoming for our veterans; and
WHEREAS, through her legislative work, Councilwoman Hall was able to increase pay for both KCPD and KCFD and promote the construction of the Law Enforcement Memorial Garden. The Law Enforcement Memorial Garden will remind us of this ultimate sacrifice. It is a place for those who grieve, honor loved ones, a place for young law enforcement officers to pay tribute to those who came before them and for the community, a place to reflect on the life lived by the officer; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby recognize and honor First District In-District Heather Hall for her dedicated service and significant contributions to the City of Kansas City, Missouri; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Councilwoman Heather Hall as a token of the high esteem to which the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City hold her.
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