ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 23, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 4

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING NORM AUSTIN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE

WITH THE CITY OF MASON FIRE DEPARTMENT

RESOLUTION #10-366

WHEREAS, Norm Austin has been a lifelong resident of the City of Mason; and

WHEREAS, Norm has always been proud of the fire department, and 38 years ago he became a member; and

WHEREAS, during his years of service with the City of Mason Fire Department, Norm has served under five fire chiefs, worked in three fire stations and has held every position within the department; and

WHEREAS, he is instrumental in the annual 9-11 ceremony, in keeping the Honor Guard together and looking sharp, leading the crew that decorates Tower 808 for the annual light parade in November, and also

organizing the trip for the annual National Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Emmetsburg, Maryland; and

WHEREAS, family means more to Norm than anything else – involvement with the Mason Fire Department has been a family affair for Norm with his father Leland Austin previously serving as Fire Chief, step son Dick Rice serving in the department for many years, son-in-law John Sabbadin has been in the department for 15 years and nephew Steve Armstrong for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, after years of dedicated service, Norm is leaving the City of Mason Fire Department.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Norm Austin for his commitment, contributions and the countless hours he has devoted to the citizens of Ingham County as a 38 year veteran of the City of Mason Fire Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation and wishes Norm continued success in his future endeavors. 

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

Nays:  None       Absent:  None    Approved 11/16/10