RESOLUTION NO. 250884
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Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill
RESOLUTION - Extolling the exemplary forty-plus years of public service rendered by David “Dirty” Richardson.
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WHEREAS, David “Dirty” Richardson commenced his distinguished tenure with the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Nursery/Forestry Department on September 11, 1985, as a Professional Maintenance Worker; and
WHEREAS, during his extended period of service, Mr. Richardson has ascended through multiple roles of increasing responsibility-including Maintenance, Equipment Operator, Labor Leader, Landscape Technician, and ultimately General Supervisor-exemplifying both capability and leadership; and
WHEREAS, he has achieved professional credentials of considerable merit, being certified as an Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture and licensed as a Pesticide Control Applicator by the Missouri Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, his service has been recognized by the local media, and notably in 2001 he was nominated for the prestigious Supervisor of the Year award within the Parks & Recreation Nursery/Forestry Division; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richardson expresses profound gratitude to our Lord Jesus Christ for bestowing upon him manifold opportunities, and also extends heartfelt appreciation to his family and his many esteemed colleagues, whose support and collaboration have contributed to his successes; and
WHEREAS, his final day of service is scheduled for October 1, 2025, by which date he will have dedicated approximately 14,630 days to the service of the City of Kansas City; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and City hereby extoll the exemplary forty-plus years of public service rendered by David “Dirty” Richardson; 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 David “Dirty” Richardson with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council as an enduring token of the City’s deepest appreciation for his unwavering commitment, leadership, and service.
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