ADOPTED - JULY 23, 2002

Agenda Item No. 18

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE OTTO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND PROGRAMS

RESOLUTION #02-188

WHEREAS, funding for continued operation of the Otto Community Health Centers and programs was eliminated as the result of financial cuts by the State of Michigan; and

WHEREAS, upon hearing of the elimination of funding, a number of contributors rallied and collectively donated $115,750 towards the reduction in funding; and

WHEREAS, these contributions were done as the result of their commitment and passion to assuring that children and uninsured individuals and families have access to health care and prevention services.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners would like to honor the individuals, community organizations and local businesses for their commitment to ensuring youth and area residents have access to health care and health education services.

Representative Paul DeWeese

Michigan Electrical Contractors Association

Granger Foundation

City of Lansing

Lansing School District

Junior League of Lansing

Mid Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association

Michigan Chapter Association General Contractors of America

Diane and Howard Richter

Howard and Dorothy Jones

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board appreciates their support of the Health Department's Adolescent Program, specifically the Otto Community Health Center and the Peer Education Program.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Dedden, Lynch Approved 7/15/02