ADOPTED - DECEMBER 14, 2010
Agenda Item No.8
Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING RYAN McGUIRE
RESOLUTION #10-383
WHEREAS, Ryan McGuire is a graduate of Williamston High School where he was a member of the varsity tennis team, the district golf champion for Spring, 2010 and valedictorian of his class -- he is currently a freshman at Michigan State University; and
WHEREAS, Ryan’s other interests include music and drama, he is also active in the community as well as
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Ryan began his scouting career as a Cub Scout where he earned the Arrow of Light, he joined Troup 63 and has earned 47 merit badges, he participated as a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of scouting; 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, Ryan’s service project entailed fundraising, designing and building three bicycle racks for the Williamstown Township Community Parks -- working in conjunction with fellow scouts, family and friends, his project provided a total of 152 hours of commumnity service; and
WHEREAS, Ryan has earned the highest rank attainable in Scouting, the Eagle Scout.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Ryan McGuire 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 12/7/10