ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

                                                                                                                                                   Agenda Item No. 11

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING OLIVER TESSMER

RESOLUTION #10-286

WHEREAS, Oliver Tessmer is currently a senior at Okemos High School where he is taking advanced placement classes in Computer Science, Computational Physics, and Calculus; and

WHEREAS, Oliver also plays Clarinet in the Okemos High School Marching Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony; and

WHEREAS, Oliver began his scouting career with Pack 164 from Hiawatha Elementary School, where he earned the Arrow of Light in 2004; and

WHEREAS, he joined Troup #64 in the spring of 2004, his scouting leadership history includes holding the positions of Den Chief Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and most recently Order of the Arrow Representative; 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, Oliver’s service project entailed building a 150 foot split-cedar fence along the Poor Farm Cemetery on Dobie Road after removing a rusted wire fence, supervising over 25 youths and adults who spent a total of 113 hours completing the project, as well as 18 hours planning and organizing the construction; and

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

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Oliver Tessmer 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, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

Nays:  None          Absent:  Schor        Approved 9/21/10