ADOPTED - OCTOBER 12, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 8

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING GRANT GAUTHIER-SMITH

RESOLUTION #10-324

WHEREAS, Grant Gauthier-Smith is currently a senior at Williamston High School where he is active in track, triathlons, music and is a co-captain for the varsity cross-country team; and

WHEREAS, Grant is also active in his community and has participated in two mission trips to Appalachia with his church group; and

WHEREAS, Grant began his scouting career as a Cub Scout where he earned the Arrow of Light, he joined Troup 63 in 2003 and has earned 37 merit badges; and

WHEREAS, his scouting leadership history includes experience as chaplain aid, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader and senior patrol leader -- he is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of Scouting and enjoyed working at the National Boy Scout Jamboree this summer in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship, while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and

WHEREAS, Grant’s service project entailed fundraising, designing and building five wooden benches for Brattin Woods Park in Meridican Township working in conjunction with follow scouts, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Grant has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Grant Gauthier-Smith  for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.

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

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

 Nays:   None        Absent:  None        Approved 10/5/10