ADOPTED - MAY 23, 2006

Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION APPRECIATING THE MOUNTED UNIT OF THE

INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH EDUCATION WAGON TRAIN

RESOLUTION #06-148

WHEREAS, the Youth Education Wagon Train is an educational equestrian program geared to serve at-risk youth in the Lansing School District; and

WHEREAS, the project serves as an incentive to encourage youth to improve their academic performance, develop skills that will assist them in all aspects of their lives, increase their understanding about life in America before the automobile and modern technology, and the significant role equine have played throughout our country’s history; and

WHEREAS, the ride is an authentic-covered wagon train ride, with horse and mule drawn wooden-wheel wagons, and outriders on horseback; and

WHEREAS, students also participate in all campsite activities including care of the animals, and food preparation and service, utilizing knowledge gained from the required pre-trip educational component; and

WHEREAS, more than 100 volunteers from across the State participate in the wagon train journey; and

WHEREAS, major financial support is derived from the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wishes to thank the Ingham County Mounted Unit for their generous donation of both money and time and their interest in helping at-risk youth in Ingham County. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers

 Nays:  None       Absent:  None         Approved 5/11/06