ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING RACHEL BLACKLEDGE

RESOLUTION #08-305

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Women's Commission presents the Everyday Heroine award to Rachel Blackledge; and  

WHEREAS, Rachel was nominated for her role in nurturing a community of artists, as owner of Rae's Yarn Boutique; and

WHEREAS, when she's not dyeing, spinning, or knitting yarn she teaches people how to do all three; and

WHEREAS, she empowers individuals to use their creativity; and

WHEREAS, her store provides a place for people of different skill levels to share their ideas and socialize with other fellow artists; and

WHEREAS, she is improving the community one stitch at a time; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Women's Commission created the award to help recognize women from Ingham County who do extraordinary things; and

WHEREAS, women strengthen our community every day in various ways and go unnoticed; and

WHEREAS, this award creates an opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who have had a positive impact in Ingham County.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners offer congratulations to Rachel Blackledge for her entrepreneurship and teaching others the art of yarn.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Rachel continued success in all of her future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas:  Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino

   Nays:  None          Absent:  Soule        Approved 11/18/08