ADOPTED - MAY 26, 2009

Agenda Item No. 17

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING NICHOLAS STEVENSON

RESOLUTION #09-151

WHEREAS, Nicholas Stevenson attends Okemos High School Basic Classroom and enjoys participating on the Williamston High School swim team; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas is active in his church and is a first degree knight with the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, in 2002, he joined Troup #63 and has a leadership history which includes experience as assistant patrol leader and instructor; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas is a member of the Order of the Arrow and also serves as the Troop’s liaison to the Williamston Food Bank; 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, Nicholas’ service project entailed painting the youth room at St. Mary’s Church in Williamston as well as steam cleaning the furniture and carpet; and

WHEREAS, with 49 merit badges, Nicholas has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Nicholas Stevenson 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:  Celentino, Koenig, Holman, Copedge, Grebner, Vickers

    Nays:  None         Absent:  None        Approved  5/19/09