ADOPTED - MAY 13, 2008
Agenda Item No. 7
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING SAM SUKOVICH
RESOLUTION #08-121
WHEREAS, Sam Sukovich is a sophomore at Williamston High School, where he runs track and cross country, is very active in the community, and enjoys participating in the Lansing Police Department Explorers; and
WHEREAS, Sam began his scouting career as a Cub Scout where he earned the Arrow of Light, after joining Troup #63 in 2002, he has earned 32 merit badges; and
WHEREAS, his scout leadership history includes experience as assistant senior patrol leader, quartermaster and Executive Board secretary for Order of the Arrow, Lodge 374; and
WHEREAS, Sam’s eagle project entailed landscaping a new courtyard at his high school, including a path, benches, picnic tables, as well as a flagpole; and
WHEREAS, Sam has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout; 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.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Sam Sukovich for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extends its sincere appreciation to Sam for serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, Soule, Severino
Nays: None Absent: De Leon, Grebner Approved 5/6/08