ADOPTED - AUGUST 26, 203

Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO COMMEND, HONOR AND SUPPORT THE LANSING AREA KIWANIS CLUBS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A PLAYGROUND AT HAWK ISLAND PARK

RESOLUTION #03-198

WHEREAS, Hawk Island County Park is now open and has already become a popular recreation destination from families throughout Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, Hawk Island offers many family-friendly activities, including rowboat and pedal boat rental, a swimming beach, picnic areas and shelter, sand volleyball, paved accessible walkways and fishing docks; and,

WHEREAS, the children of Ingham County deserve a fun, safe and exciting place to play; and,

WHEREAS, the Lansing Area Kiwanis Clubs have partnered with the Ingham County Parks Department to help raise the funds needed for the construction of a children's play structure at Hawk Island County Park; and,

WHEREAS, the construction of the play structure will be completely provided by volunteers from the community.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commission commends and honors the Lansing Area Kiwanis Clubs for taking on this challenge to help the children of Ingham County fulfill their dreams.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges citizens, foundations and corporations to generously support this fund drive and to join with the Lansing Area Kiwanis Clubs to make this campaign a success.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Schor, Nevin Approved 8/19/03