ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Agenda Item No. 14

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING HAROLD HAILEY

RESOLUTION #07-213

WHEREAS, Harold Hailey began his career with Ingham County in 1987 as the Human Resources Director; and

WHEREAS, as Human Resources Director, Harold played a vital role in a number of important Ingham County issues as he participated on various committees and served as staff liaison for the Equal Opportunity Committee; and

WHEREAS, with over 1,100 Ingham County employees, for the past 20 years Harold has guided the County through numerous labor negotiations, grievances and personnel matters, meeting the goals and objectives of the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, he has made an impact in County Government and touched the lives of many elected officials, department heads and employees within Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, Harold is a certified professional with the International Personnel Management Association; past President of the International Personnel Management Association-Michigan Chapter; member of the Board of Directors for the Municipal Employees Retirement System; served on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Public Employer Labor Relation Association; served as a board member for the Cares/Employee Assistance Program; and is a former Blue Cross Advisory Council member; and

WHEREAS, after 20 years of service, Harold will be retiring from his position on September 28, 2007.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Harold Hailey for his years of dedication and commitment to the County of Ingham and expresses its sincere appreciation for the many contributions he has made to the County, its employees, and citizens.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan

     Nays:  None      Absent:  None         Approved 9/18/07