ADOPTED - MARCH 24, 2009

Agenda Item No. 10

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING SAM BROOKS

RESOLUTION #09-073

WHEREAS, Sam Brooks graduated with Honors from Everett High School in 2008 with a GPA of over 3.2; and

WHEREAS, Sam was awarded a scholarship from Lansing Community College where he is currently enrolled; and

WHEREAS, Sam began his scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 401 from Cavanaugh Elementary School where he earned the Arrow of Light; and

WHEREAS, he joined Troup #411 in 2001 where he remained active and held several leadership roles until he reached the age of 18; and

WHEREAS, Sam joined the Boy Scouts because he wanted to make a difference in his community and become a better person; 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, Sam’s service project entailed planning and carrying out, with the assistance of the American Red Cross, family and friends, the collection of 51 pints of blood and enlisting 28 new donors for the Red Cross; and

WHEREAS, with at least 21 merit badges, Sam has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Sam Brooks 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 3/17/09