ADOPTED - OCTOBER 14, 2008

Agenda Item No. 12

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY B0ARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING ROBERT COON

RESOLUTION #08-278

WHEREAS, Robert Coon is a junior at Williamston High School where he enjoys participating in quiz bowl, Model United Nations and the swim team; and

WHEREAS, Robert is also active in the community and with his church youth group; and

WHEREAS, Robert began his scouting career as a Cub Scout, where he earned the Arrow of Light; and

WHEREAS, in 2003, he joined Troup #63 and has a leadership history which includes experience as assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, quartermaster, instructor and senior patrol leader; 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, Robert’s service project entailed building benches and an observation platform in the wetland study area near his high school; and

WHEREAS, with 31 merit badges, Robert has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Robert Coon for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.

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

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

  Nays:  None            Absent:  Grebner, Soule   Approved 10/7/08