ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 22, 2005

Agenda Item No. 8

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BRUCE BRAGG ON RECEIVING THE ROY R. MANTY AWARD

RESOLUTION #05-316

WHEREAS, the Roy R. Manty Award is the highest individual award given in Michigan by local public health; and

WHEREAS, the Roy R. Manty Award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies the values, the dedication, and the spirit that Roy R. Manty brought to public health; and

WHEREAS, at Michigan’s Premier Public Health Conference in Grand Rapids, Bruce Bragg received the Roy R. Manty Award in recognition of his career of distinguished service to public health; and

WHEREAS, for many years Bruce’s leadership has been recognized locally as Health Officer for the Ingham County Health Department, regionally with his innovative work focused on collaborating toward the development of appropriate land use planning tools, statewide as an active, contributing member of MALPH and MPHI; and nationally as a participant in and officer of  NACCHO; and

WHEREAS, his increasing involvement in social justice issues is evident in Ingham County and nationally.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Bruce  Bragg on receiving the prestigious Roy R. Manty Award and extends its sincere appreciation to Bruce for his dedication and commitment to public health and the many contributions he has made locally, regionally and nationally.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino,  Holman, Severino

Nays:  None              Absent:  Dedden            Approved 11/14/05