ADOPTED - OCTOBER 25, 2005

Agenda Item No. 9

 

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION HONORING THE UAW LOCAL 6000 ON THE EVENT OF ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

 

RESOLUTION #05-275

 

WHEREAS, on November 17, 1985, the UAW was certified as the exclusive representative for the Human Services and Administrative Support Units employed by the State of Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, Local 6000 represents approximately 17,000 members in 1,200 worksites throughout the State of Michigan, committed to providing quality services to the citizens of the State; and

 

WHEREAS, the UAW Local 6000 represents workers in every Department in State of Michigan government, the nurses, teachers, doctors, probation officers, social workers and secretaries; and

 

WHEREAS, these workers issue drivers licenses, answer 911 calls, take care of Michigan's elderly and provide assistance to Michigan's most vulnerable citizens and they do so with pride and dedication; and

 

WHEREAS, the UAW Local 6000 is celebrating its 20th Anniversary.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the UAW Local 6000 on the event of its 20th Anniversary.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the many UAW 6000 workers for their dedication and the contributions they have made to the citizens of Ingham County. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes the leadership and contributions of current UAW 6000 President Sandra Parker, and past Presidents Mary Ettinger, Sharon Rivera and Lynda Taylor Lewis. 

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Copedge, De Leon, Severino, Vickers

         Nays:  None                Absent:  Schor           Approved 10/18/05