MAY 25, 2004

Agenda Item No. 12

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING ZELLA BERNICE THOMPSON

RESOLUTION #04-162

WHEREAS, Zella Bernice Kupka was born April 22, 1924 to Mary Timko Kupka in Lansing, Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Bernice attended the Lansing Public Schools where she graduated from Everett High School; and

WHEREAS, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Vern B. Thompson on June 21, 1946, they have four children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, through the years Bernice has devoted her time and energy to children; and

WHEREAS, she volunteered as a room parent, a band parent, a Girl Scout Leader, and made the band uniforms for the High School Majorettes; and

WHEREAS, Bernice is a full-time homemaker and care giver to those in need; and

WHEREAS, on April 22, 2004, Bernice celebrated her 80^th birthday.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Zella Bernice Thompson for her dedication to the children and for the many contributions she has made to the citizens of Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board congratulates Zella Bernice Thompson on the event of her 80^th birthday.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 5/17/04