ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RON HOUSE

RESOLUTION #08-250

WHEREAS, Ron House has been chosen by the Webberville Masonic Lodge to represent Webberville as the “2008 Citizen of the Year”; and

WHEREAS, for more than 44 years Ron has been involved with Moore's Farm Repair where he is known as a welder, fabricator and design engineer, and although he sold his business to his son Scott, he continues to work there on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, throughout the years Ron has also managed to find time to serve his community, he served as Chief of the Le Roy Township Fire Department where he volunteered as a fireman for many years; and

WHEREAS,  Ron enjoys seeing students learn from hands-on projects, area youth have gained valued wisdom and guidance through Ron’s continued support and involvement with the Webberville Schools Industrial Arts, FFA and 4-H; and

WHEREAS, he has also been involved with the Webberville United Methodist Church on many projects, including PET, which provides axles around the world for those who are unable to walk.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates Ron House on being selected as the Webberville Masonic Lodge’s “2008 Citizen of the Year”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its since appreciation to Ron for his dedication and commitment to the citizens of Ingham County and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

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

    Nays:  None               Absent:  None      Approved 9/16/08