ADOPTED - OCTOBER 23, 2007

Agenda Item No. 7

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING DONNA RUMMEL

RESOLUTION #07-249

WHEREAS, Donna Rummel became the coordinator of the Ingham County Youth Commission (ICYC) on November 17, 2003; and

WHEREAS, the task of the ICYC is “… to advise the Board of Commissioners, and others within county government, on issues relating to young people throughout the county”; and

WHEREAS, Donna’s excellent organizational skills, high level of enthusiasm, ability to motivate young people and natural leadership qualities have enabled the ICYC to attract and retain enthusiastic and engaged students from across Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, under Donna’s guidance, the ICYC has distinguished itself by participating  in many important events such as the Michigan’s Children Legislative Breakfast, Lansing’s Family Fun Fair, the Safe Schools Lobby Day at the Capitol in support of anti-bullying legislation, and updating and reporting to the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, Donna and her family are leaving Ingham County and relocating to the South Haven, Michigan area.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Donna Rummel for her nearly four years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Youth Commission and the youth of Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board appreciates the contributions and commitment she has made to the community and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan

Nays:  None     Absent:  None    Approved 10/16/07