ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 13, 2007

Agenda Item No. 22

 

Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION HONORING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR THEIR WORK ON THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION IN THE RICKY HOLLAND CASE

 

RESOLUTION #07-031

 

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2005 one of the most comprehensive criminal investigations in the history of Ingham County began; and

 

WHEREAS, 7 year old Ricky Holland was reported missing from his Williamston home sparking a ten day search that included hundreds of citizen volunteers as well as law enforcement officials; and

 

WHEREAS, the hunt for Ricky received national attention, with sightings reported across the State, resulting in the discovery of a different body in the Swartz Creek area; and

 

WHEREAS, much to the dismay of all those involved and the community, the search for Ricky Holland ended on January 27, 2006 when Tim Holland led law enforcement officials to Ricky’s remains in rural Ingham County, leading to the arrest of Tim and Lisa Holland; and

 

WHEREAS, thousands of staff hours were spent investigating and interviewing hundreds of individuals, the skill of the investigators was invaluable, the work from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was the finest experienced, and community effort was exemplary; and

 

WHEREAS, during this investigation and prosecution, which ended with the successful prosecution of Lisa Holland, many individuals worked well beyond the call of duty due to their convictions and belief of what needed to be done to honor this young child.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the staff of the Sheriff’s Office and the staff of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on their outstanding dedication and work on the investigation and prosecution in the Ricky Holland case. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to all those involved in the search, investigation and prosecution of this case and their commitment to insure that Ricky Holland received justice

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Copedge, Soule, Celentino, De Leon, Holman, Schafer

         Nays:  None           Absent:  None       Approved 2/1/07