ADOPTED - APRIL 14, 2009

Agenda Item No. 13

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING AUSTIN DONOHOE

RESOLUTION #09-089

WHEREAS, Austin Donohoe is currently a senior at Williamston High School where he enjoys participating in band, tennis, swimming and Business Professionals of America; and

WHEREAS, Austin has participated in the Order of the Arrow – the Honor Society of Scouting; and

WHEREAS, Austin began his scouting career as a Cub Scout, where he earned the Arrow of Light, 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, Austin’s service project entailed rebuilding a footbridge at Mystic Lake YMCA Camp where he serves as a camp counselor; and

WHEREAS, with 35 merit badges, Austin has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Austin Donohoe 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

  Nays:  None         Absent:  Vickers        Approved 4/7/09