ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Agenda Item No.  22

Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING JAMES M. WAHL

RESOLUTION #07-286

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl began his career with Ingham County in October 1977 as a Child Welfare Worker for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as Circuit Court, Family Division; and

WHEREAS, in October 1989 his title changed to Juvenile Court Officer; and

WHEREAS, in April 1992 he was promoted to the position of Senior Juvenile Court Officer; and

WHEREAS, in February 1996 he was promoted to the position of Intake Referee; and

WHEREAS, for more than 30 years he has been dedicated to human services serving in the delinquency and neglect divisions of the court finishing his career in the Intake Division; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl was a tremendous source of experience and knowledge in all matters relating to juvenile cases and to the administration of the Circuit Court, Family Division; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl was a founding member and past Board member of the Christmas for Kids Produce Sale, currently known as the Child Benefit Fund; and

WHEREAS, James M. Wahl not only brought to the Court his dedication and commitment to serve the public, he also brought his great sense of humor and his ability to make his co-workers laugh.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors James M. Wahl for his many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions he has made to the Circuit Court, Family Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Bahar-Cook, Schor, Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays:  None              Absent:  None       Approved 11/1/07