RESOLUTION NO. 250426
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Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
RESOLUTION - Honoring Cedric Rowan on his retirement after 18+ years of dedicated service to Kansas City.
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WHEREAS, Cedric Rowan has served the City of Kansas City, Missouri with distinction for 18 years, demonstrating unwavering commitment to public service, operational excellence, and leadership across multiple roles; and
WHEREAS, for 14 of those years, Cedric Rowan held the role of Chief Procurement Officer, where his integrity, strategic insight, and dedication to responsible stewardship of public funds transformed the City's procurement practices and ensured fairness, transparency, and efficiency in citywide contracting and purchasing; and
WHEREAS, for the past 4 years, Cedric has served as Deputy Director of the General Services Department where he provided vital support and guidance across Department operations, advanced departmental goals, and continuously worked to enhance service delivery to the citizens of Kansas City; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Cedric has led with professionalism, mentored emerging talent, and consistently exemplified the core values of the City through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to equity and accountability in municipal service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City wishes to recognize and express its profound appreciation for Cedric Rowan's exceptional contributions, steadfast leadership, and nearly two decades of loyal and impactful service; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby honor Cedric Rowan on his retirement after 18+ years of dedicated service to Kansas City; 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 Cedric Rowan in token of the Mayor and Council's respect and h...
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