ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

                                                                                                                                                   Agenda Item No. 13

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE INGHAM COUNTY COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION #10-288

WHEREAS, with more than $300 billion dollars per year in federal and state funding allocated to states and communities based on census data, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents’ well-being; and

WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunities in our community and information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for seventy-two years; and

WHEREAS, as a 2010 Census partner Ingham County, through its Complete Count Committee, strived to support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census by disseminating information to encourage community participation; encouraged people in Ingham County to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and to participate in events that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census to ensure a full and accurate count.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the members of Ingham County’s Complete Count Committee:

Dale Copedge                                        Rajita Dnyate

Laura Davis                                           Janine Sinno

Don Vickers                                          Margarita Gonzales

Curtis Hertel, Jr.                                    Pat Gilbert

Becky Bennett                                       Reverend John Knight

Martha Miles                                         Reverend Melvin Maxey    

Ashley Harding                                     Reverend Pat Hart

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to each member for their commitment and dedication as they worked diligently to inform the community of the importance of the census and how vital it is for every individual to be counted.

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

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