ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 27, 2007
Agenda Item No. 4
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING JUDY CONLEY
RESOLUTION #07-289
WHEREAS, Judy Conley is one of the founders of the form of water-based exercise that came to be known as water aerobics; and
WHEREAS, she established Judy's Splash Aerobics and organized the very successful water exercise program that continues today at the Delta-Waverly Community Pool, sponsored by Delta Charter Township and the Waverly School District; and
WHEREAS, Judy has authored two books on water-based exercise and has served as Aquatic Coordinator for the Michigan Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, she also served as an adjunct instructor at Lansing Community College, and has taught classes for people with disabilities at the Michigan Athletic Club; and
WHEREAS, Judy is a Master Trainer for Water Art Fitness International, she has trained and certified a considerable number of the people who are now teaching water-based fitness in South Central Michigan, her work is internationally recognized; and
WHEREAS, in addition to these professional activities, she made time to be the loving mother of eight children and now enjoys visiting her ten grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judy Conley was selected by the Ingham County Women’s Commission as an Everyday Heroine in recognition of her numerous contributions to the community.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Judy Conley for her dedication, commitment and the role she has played in improving the quality of life and well-being of the citizens Ingham County, as well as citizens across the nation and abroad.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board congratulates Judy Conley for her recognition as an Everyday Heroine by the Ingham County Women’s Commission.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: De Leon, Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/20/07