ADOPTED - APRIL 13, 2010

                                                                                                                                             Agenda Item No. 19

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MATTHEW J. MYERS, INGHAM COUNTY CONTROLLER/ADMINISTRATOR ON THE EVENT OF HIS RETIREMENT

RESOLUTION #10-104

WHEREAS, Matthew J. Myers joined Ingham County in January of 1989 as Chief Deputy in the Sheriff’s Office, after a successful career in Law Enforcement at Michigan State University’s Department of Public Safety, which began in April of 1976; and

WHEREAS, in November of 1992, Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth appointed Matthew to serve as his Undersheriff, a position which he held until his appointment by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to serve as the Controller/Administrator in March of 2007; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service to Ingham County, he has provided outstanding  leadership, his ability to work well with Commissioners, Judges, elected officials, department heads and employees have played a vital role in the effective, efficient operation of  Ingham County government, earning him the respect of county officials, regional leaders and all those around him; and

WHEREAS, as Controller/Administrator he has guided the County through very difficult budget cycles, always insuring that the County has a balanced budget while maintaining quality services to the citizens within the County of Ingham, meeting the goals and objectives of the Board; and

WHEREAS, as he also served as Secretary of the Building Authority and Chairperson of the Joint Building Authority; and

WHEREAS, Matthew has strived to build effective communication and partnerships as a member of the Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) Board of Directors, the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, and the Michigan Association of County Administrative Officers; and

WHEREAS, with over twenty one years of service to the County of Ingham, Matthew is retiring from his position as Controller/Administrator on April 16, 2010.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Dr. Matthew J. Myers for his many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and extends its sincere appreciation for the countless contributions he has made to the citizens of Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to Matthew and hopes for continued success in his future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain

     Nays:  None     Absent:  Vickers      Approved  4/06/10