ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

Agenda Item No. 40

Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING MAJOR MICHAEL F. CARPENTER

RESOLUTION #06-257

WHEREAS, Michael F. Carpenter joined Ingham County on August 1, 1967 as a Corrections Deputy at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office; and

WHEREAS, during his career with Ingham County, Michael F. Carpenter also served as Deputy in the Law Enforcement Division and Deputy in Dispatch Communications; and

WHEREAS,   Michael F. Carpenter was promoted to Sergeant of Communications and Sergeant of Records and Research; and

WHEREAS, in October of 1990, Major Carpenter became the Jail Administrator; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service to Ingham County, he has provided outstanding leadership and has played a vital role in the effective, efficient operation of the Ingham County Jail earning him the respect of those around him; and

WHEREAS, on September 29, 2006 Major Carpenter will retire from his position as Jail Administrator at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Major Michael F. Carpenter for his 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 Major Carpenter and hopes for continued success in his future endeavors.

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

Nays:  None             Absent:  None         Approved 9/14/06