ADOPTED - JUNE 8, 2004

Agenda Item No. 8



Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND DR. MICHAEL C. MURPHY



RESOLUTION #04-168

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy is the Pastor and Founder of St. Stephen's Community Church, United Church of Christ; and



WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy holds degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity), Michigan State University (M.A.) and DePaul University (B.A.); and



WHEREAS, he describes himself as first and foremost a "Pastor - Preacher", Lansing Magazine describes him as one of "100 Most Influential" persons in the Greater Lansing community; and



WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy serves the Greater Lansing community in multiple capacities, including the office of State Representative for the 68th House District; and



WHEREAS, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2000, after serving on the Lansing City Council, and is currently serving his second term; and



WHEREAS, as a State Representative he is a member of the House Commerce Committee, House Energy and Technology Committee, the House Transportation Committee and is also Co-Chair of the Legislative Children's Caucus; and



WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy is celebrating his anniversary for 20 years of ministry.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy for his 20 years of ministry and for his many contributions and for his devotion and commitment to the Greater Lansing community and its citizens.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners expresses its sincere appreciation to Reverend Dr. Michael C. Murphy and wishes him continued success in the future.



COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Swope Approved 6/2/04