ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING CORPORAL JESUS O. ARROYO

RESOLUTION #07-220

WHEREAS, Jesus Arroyo was born in Lansing, Michigan to Hector Sr. and Guadalupe (Yanez) Arroyo on May 27, 1981; and

WHEREAS, as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp, Jesus survived two tours of duty in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the courage and strength of Corporal Arroyo and the thousands of men and women in the United States Armed Forces, the citizens of our country are able to enjoy democracy, liberty and freedom; and

WHEREAS, members of our volunteer Armed Forces endure many sacrifices while defending the security of our nation and the American people are grateful for their unselfishness and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2007, Jesus Arroyo passed away -- as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, he will be dearly missed.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Jesus O. Arroyo for his bravery, courage and the sacrifices he made to defend the freedom of the United States of America as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. 

BE IT  FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its condolences to the family of Corporal Jesus O. Arroyo and sincerely appreciates the sacrifices they have made in sharing their loved one in such an unselfish manner. 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan

Nays:   None        Absent:  Celentino        Approved 9/19/07