ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 10, 2009

                                                                                                                Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 12, 2009

AS “TOMMY MALVETIS DAY” IN INGHAM COUNTY

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WHEREAS, Tommy Malvetis has excelled in a long established career as an entrepreneur, having owned several successful businesses in the Lansing area; and

WHEREAS, on February 1, 1979,  Tommy Malvetis purchased the existing establishment known as the Shamrock Bar, where he changed the name to the Unicorn Tavern, and is now celebrating thirty years of hard work, good times, as well as difficult times; and 

WHEREAS,  during this time Tommy has been a good partner with his Old Town colleagues, and the Lansing Police Department helping to keep crime to a minimum in Lansing’s North Side; and

WHEREAS, Tommy has been a model neighbor to his fellow business owners, and the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, in these thirty years he forged many friendships during the proprietorship of this landmark North Side institution; and

WHEREAS, to his customers, Tommy is affectionately known as “Mr. Grumpy”, yet to his staff and neighbors, he is known for helping those that are down-and-out by providing them with a meal and a warm place to sit, and for throwing food to alley cats each night; and

WHEREAS, Tommy Malvetis is a pillar in Lansing’s North Side, manifesting a life and work ethic that reflects his love of family and community traits that can be attributed to proud heritage and Greek ancestors.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of the many accomplishments and devotion of Tommy Malvetis, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims February 12, 2009 as “Tommy Malvetis Day” in Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its best wishes and sincere appreciation for the many contributions Tommy has made to the community, in particular the City of Lansing’s North Side, where he partners with law enforcement and unselfishly extends a kind hand to the residents of Ingham County in their time of need.

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Davis, Dougan

Nays:   None        Absent:  Tennis         Approved 2/4/09