ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Agenda Item No. 25
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING RON EGGLESTON
RESOLUTION #04-268
WHEREAS, Ron Eggleston has shown a remarkable level of leadership and devotion to the idea of community involvement by actively seeking out ways to benefit the community in which he lives; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 1997 Mr. Eggleston was appointed by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to serve as a Parks Board Member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eggleston served as Chair of the Parks Board’s Personnel Committee from January 1998 to July of 1998; was elected Chair of the Parks Board from July of 1998 to June of 2002; and served as a member of the Planning and Community Outreach Committee from August of 1998 to June of 2004; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eggleston’s experience, integrity, and diligence were key elements contributing to the successful transition from the Board of Ingham County Parks Trustees to the Ingham County Parks Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eggleston was able to bring into the Parks Board’s deliberations relevant ideas and insights from his previous community experience; and
WHEREAS, through Mr. Eggleston’s diligence, tact and personal integrity, he has promoted a relationship of mutual respect, understanding and cooperation between the Ingham County Parks Board, other local governmental agencies, and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, throughout his term as a Parks Board member, Mr. Eggleston has helped to advance, develop, and implement effective parks policies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eggleston’s efforts have contributed to the Parks Department’s ability to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Ingham County.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Ron Eggleston for his years of dedicated service and the commitment he has demonstrated while serving on the Ingham County Parks Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the impact and quality of Ron Eggleston’s work, and sincerely appreciates the many contributions he has made to Ingham County and its citizens, and extends its best wishes to Mr. Eggleston for continued success in all his future endeavors.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 9/21/04