ADOPTED - May 9, 2006

Agenda Item No.  7

 

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING BRUCE SCHAFER

RESOLUTION #06-116

WHEREAS, Bruce Schafer is the Vice-President of Manufacturing of Rexair in Cadillac, Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Schafer has just been named as the recipient of the 2006 John G. Thodis Manufacturer of the Year Award for small-tier companies, or those with 500 or fewer employees; and

WHEREAS, his leadership skills in contributing to the community, entrepreneurial spirit, product innovation, involvement in policy issues and dedication to manufacturing made him an ideal candidate for this award; and

WHEREAS, this award reflects the innovation of the manufacturing sector and the type of proactive leadership they have shown, it speaks very highly of Rexair's employees and their partnership with management; and

WHEREAS, this award also shows the great strides Rexair's employees have made since Bruce Schafer came aboard six years ago, the group has been open to change and has worked diligently to be competitive in the global marketplace.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Bruce Schafer on receiving the 2006 John G. Thodis Manufacturer of the Year Award and wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

      Nays:  None          Absent:  None            Approved 5/02/06