ADOPTED - OCTOBER 27, 2009

Agenda Item No. 18

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HOSPICE OF LANSING ON THE EVENT OF THEIR 30^TH ANNIVERSARY

RESOLUTION #09-364

WHEREAS, Hospice of  Lansing was founded in April of 1979 and is dedicated to  providing the very best possible end of life experience for its patients and families; and

WHEREAS, along with providing care in the homes of patients and a wide range of elder care facilities, the Hospice of Lansing also has its own residential eight bed facility on 22 acres in South Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence; and

WHEREAS,  Hospice of Lansing believes in providing personalized care-giving so that families can focus on the precious time they have while their loved ones live out their lives as fully as possible; and

WHEREAS, due to their partnership with others in the health care community, their trained and dedicated volunteers, and various support services for bereaved families and friends, Hospice of Lansing is able to insure that those persons dealing with a terminal illness have access to quality and compassionate care at a time when it is needed most; and

WHEREAS, Hospice of Lansing is a non-profit hospice dedicated to serving all by bringing kindness, respect and quality to the end of life, as the area’s first hospice, they have met the needs of countless individuals and their families; and

WHEREAS, Hospice of Lansing will be celebrating its 30^th Anniversary on November 10, 2009.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulate Hospice of Lansing on the event of their 30^th anniversary and extend their sincere appreciation to the founders, staff and volunteers for their dedication and compassion to the people who need support during a very difficult time in their life.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes them continued success in all of their future endeavors.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Tennis, Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers

   Nays:  None        Absent:  None        Approved 10/19/09