ADOPTED – JUNE 9, 2009

Agenda Item No. 26

Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPLEMENTING CHANGE AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS (I.C.O.N.S.) PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #09-178

WHEREAS, the Implementing Change and Opportunities Necessary for Success (I.C.O.N.S.) Program was created by Juvenile Court Officers Mary Ferranti, Warren Henson, and Tamiekco Smith who wanted to engage juveniles in a pro-social activity, utilizing inspirational mentoring combined with the sport of basketball; and

WHEREAS, the I.C.O.N.S. program is recognizing a one year anniversary; and

WHEREAS, the I.C.O.N.S. program teaches juveniles to work as a team, supporting and encouraging one another for success; and

WHEREAS, the I.C.O.N.S. program expends minimal resources with significant benefits due to the dedication of the Family Division staff, who participate in a variety of ways such as coaching, scorekeeping, concessions and as spectators; and

WHEREAS, a V.I.P. of the program is Pastor Stevens of the Great Lakes Baptist Church in Grand Blanc, Michigan who donates time, trophies and serves as a referee; and

WHEREAS, the I.C.O.N.S. program provides a weekly structured activity with participation from court adjudicated youth who, when working as a team, are not engaged in criminal activity or fighting against one another.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes the efforts of the Family Division staff and Pastor Stevens for the successful implementation of the I.C.O.N.S. program.

JUDICIARY:  Yeas:  Bahar-Cook, McGrain, Koenig, Nolan, Schafer

         Nays:  None       Absent:  Thomas        Approved 5/28/09