ADOPTED - JULY 27, 2004

Agenda Item No.  22

 

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN ANDRESEN

 

RESOLUTION #04-209

 

WHEREAS, John Andresen began his career with Ingham County in March, 1978 and currently serves as the Director of the Facilities Department; and

 

WHEREAS, during his years of service with Ingham County, John has been involved with  numerous building projects, such as the renovation of the former Auto Owners Building  into county office space, now known as the Grady J. Porter Building, relocating employees from the old Samuel Ingham Building into the new location; and

 

WHEREAS, he played an important part in the construction of the new Ingham County Jail, 55th District Court, Drain Commissioner=s Office, Multipurpose Building and office building at  the Fair, Library Annex, Courthouse Annex, Courthouse Restoration Project, C. Ross Hilliard Building, Ingham Medical Care Facility and the Carriage Lane Apartments; and

 

WHEREAS, John also worked diligently on the construction of the Ingham County Youth Center and the Human Services Building, along with several renovations and additions to the facility to incorporate the need for expanding Ingham County services and housing other agencies;  and

 

WHEREAS, most recently, John played a vital role in the construction of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, renovation of the Grady J. Porter Building and the expansion of the kitchen at the Ingham County Jail; and

 

WHEREAS, under John’s leadership, the County Facilities have remained well-maintained, secure and structurally sound; and

 

WHEREAS, with a fondness for native plants,  John would pay particular attention to the varieties of trees, plants and shrubs planted on grounds, resulting in beautiful, manicured County campuses; and

 

WHEREAS, John also served as a member of the Ingham County Energy Commission, and most recently the Environmental Affairs Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, after more than twenty-six years  of service with Ingham County, John will be retiring on August 16, 2004.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors John Andresen for his many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and extends its sincere appreciation for the countless contributions he has made to the citizens of Ingham County.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to John and hopes for continued success in his future endeavors.

 

 

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

            Nays:  None                  Absent:  None         Approved 7/20/04