LATE ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Agenda Item No.
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LANSING AREA AIDS NETWORK AND THE EVANS SCHOLARS OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE EVENT OF THE LANSING AREA AIDS WALK MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION #09-319
WHEREAS, AIDS Walk Michigan is a non-profit organization that began in 1998 to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and to raise money for local AIDS Service Organizations in participating Michigan communities; and
WHEREAS, this special collaboration is unique in the United States, featuring 7 AIDS Walks in 7 cities, all under one-umbrella organization; and
WHEREAS, funds for AIDS Walk Michigan come from a variety of sources, those participating in AIDS Walk Michigan ask for pledge dollars from friends, family members, co-workers or classmates to help sponsor their walk; and
WHEREAS, local and statewide corporations and businesses also support AIDS Walk Michigan with cash or in-kind contributions, which help to underwrite and support the cost of the annual event; and
WHEREAS, funds generated by each AIDS Walk are dedicated to HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and care services and pledge dollars from each walk remain in the local community where it is raised to help support local AIDS Service Organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Area AIDS Network serves 11 Mid-Michigan counties, providing direct HIV care programs and prevention services; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 27, 2009 the Lansing Area AIDS Network, along with their hosts, the Evans Scholars of Michigan State University, and hundreds of other walkers will participate in the Lansing area AIDS Walk Michigan beginning at Valley Court Park in East Lansing at 1:00 pm.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board hereby honors the Lansing Area AIDS Network, along with hosts, the Evans Scholars of Michigan State University on the event of the Lansing Area AIDS Walk Michigan and for their determination to take one step towards a solution in the battle against HIV/AIDS!
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board sincerely
appreciates the dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life
for the citizens of Ingham County and encourages all residents to participate
in the AIDS Walk Michigan on September 27, 2009.
SS\ Commissioners Bahar-Cook, Bupp, Celentino, Copedge, Davis, De Leon, Dougan, Grebner, Holman, Koenig, McGrain, Nolan, Schafer, Schor, Tennis, Vickers