ADOPTED - MARCH 23, 2010

Agenda Item No. 4

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING TAYLOR HARTNER

RESOLUTION #10-082

WHEREAS, Taylor Hartner is currently a senior at Waverly High School where he is taking advanced placement classes in Biology, US History and English as well as plays guitar in the Jazz Band; and

WHEREAS, Taylor began his scouting career with Pack 498 from Lewton Elementary School, where he earned the Arrow of Light in 2003; and

WHEREAS, he joined Troup #411 in the spring of 2003, his scouting leadership history includes holding the positions of Quartermaster, Senior Patrol Leader and most recently Instructor; 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, Taylor’s service project entailed designing and building an 8 foot fire ring at Potter Park Zoo, supervising over 16 youths and adults who spent a total of 89 hours completing the project as well as 65 hours planning and organizing the construction; and

WHEREAS, Taylor has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Taylor Hartner 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:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  3/16/10