RESOLUTION NO. 160487

Honoring Phyllis L. Woodson, Engineering Technician, on her retirement from the City of Kansas City Missouri after 27 years of dedicated service.

WHEREAS, Phyllis L. Woodson’s employment with the City of Kansas City Missouri, Water Services Department began on June 10, 1987 and again on June 9, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis has processed permits for 20 years for City Planning and Public Works’ Street & Traffic Divisions. She has served in several capacities and departments including Water Services, Human Relations, Land Development, Finance, City Planning and Public Works; and

WHEREAS, during Phyllis’ years of service, she has made a lasting impact by playing a vital role in the development of many projects throughout the City of Kansas City Missouri including the Zona Rosa Shopping Area, Sprint Center and the Power & Light District. Phyllis has worked with several contractors, developers and construction companies to ensure seamless processing of excavation and building permits; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis has embraced her colleagues who she has created a special bond and feels that she has fulfilled her obligation as an employee with no regrets. It’s time to close this chapter of her life and begin another new and exciting one as she enjoys spending her time volunteering, traveling, tutoring elementary students, learning African & Salsa Dancing, participating in the “Divas Book Club”, serving at Church Triumphant World Overcomers International Church, representing the 23rd Ward as a Committeewoman, and participating on the nominating committee of Freedom, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, after 27 years, Phyllis is looking forward to spending time with her family, friends and Children (Kendra, Ashlee and Phillip) and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her new grandson; and

WHEREAS, June 29, 2016, will mark the last day of Phyllis L. Woodson’s career with the City of Kansas City Missouri; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby honor Phyllis L. Woodson, Engineering Technician, on her retirement from the City of Kansas City Missouri after 27 years of dedicated service; 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 Phyllis L. Woodson with the thanks of the Mayor and Council for her years of dedicated service and their wishes for a very happy retirement.

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