ADOPTED - APRIL 29, 2008

Agenda Item No. 4

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING ROBERT C. MOORE

RESOLUTION #08-109

WHEREAS, Bob Moore began his 34-year career in 1974 as the first employee designated specifically to the Ingham County Park System, at that time the Parks Department was part of the Ingham County Road Commission and remained so until 1997; and 

WHEREAS, under Bob’s direction the Ingham County Park System has grown from 230 acres to over 1,500 acres dedicated to sports and recreation, received over $5 million in grant monies for park development, and permanent staff has increased to 36; and

WHEREAS, during the 1970s and early 1980s Ingham County’s Parks were in a rapid state of growth via land acquisitions and development, and in the 1990s focus was primarily on enhancing existing properties; and

WHEREAS, during these time periods Bob was instrumental in park land acquisition; the construction of Lake Lansing Park-South, Hawk Island, and the Hope Soccer Complex; the establishment of the Friends of Ingham County Parks; the construction of a Band Shell at Lake Lansing Park-South; trail development throughout the county; the addition of the Soldan Dog Park; the successful transfer of the Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park to Ingham County and numerous enhancements to the Ingham County parks; and

WHEREAS, his park management skills and dedication to superior customer service contributed significantly to the Parks Department’s ability to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Ingham County, and his level of commitment to the quality of the Ingham County Park System sets a positive example for others to follow; and

WHEREAS, he has the vision to look to the future, monitor recreation trends, and the ability to implement plans that leave an invaluable legacy of 1,500 acres of park land for the citizens of Ingham County to enjoy far into the future.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Bob Moore for his outstanding quality of work, his commitment to provide a superior park system for the citizens of Ingham County, and extends its sincere appreciation for his countless contributions, and the lasting, positive impact he made during his years of dedicated service to the Ingham County Parks Department.                                                                                                                  

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

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino

Nays:  None                 Absent:  De Leon               Approved 4/22/08