ADOPTED - JANUARY 22, 2008

Agenda Item No. 8

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING ADAM JOSEPH RICE

RESOLUTION #08-001

WHEREAS, Adam Joseph Rice is a 2007 graduate of Williamston High School and is currently a freshman at Michigan State University; and

WHEREAS, Adam has been an active participant in scouting since becoming a Cub Scout in 1996, he joined Troop #63 in 2000; and

WHEREAS, as a Boy Scout, Adam served as an instructor, quartermaster and troop guide; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle Rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship, while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and

WHEREAS, Adam’s service project consisted of installing a concrete pad in front of the storage building near the soccer fields at Williamston Township Park, landscaping the area around the building and painting two benches; and

WHEREAS, with 29 merit badges, Adam has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Adam Joseph Rice for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model.

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

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