ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 22

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING BRENDA STONEBURNER

RESOLUTION #03-222

WHEREAS, Brenda Stoneburner has served as the Executive Director of the Lansing Area AIDS Network for nearly 7 years; and

WHEREAS, her vision of a strong, healthy and responsive client-centered AIDS Service Organization has been solidly established under her direction; and

WHEREAS, as Director, she helped to broaden and solidify programs of inclusion and support for those affected by HIV Disease and helped to establish the Lansing Area AIDS Network as a leader in the fight against AIDS in the State of Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Brenda's commitment, dedication, compassion and vision helped to strengthen and focus the Lansing Area AIDS Network and it's response to HIV and AIDS, establishing her as a significant leader in the fight against AIDS, earning her the respect of her peers and colleagues, as well as the local HIV AIDS community; and

WHEREAS, she is widely recognized for her work on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS and has shown extraordinary strength of leadership as she helped to forge new alliances and build strong bridges into traditionally disenfranchised communities served by the Lansing Area AIDS Network; and

WHEREAS, Brenda is recognized not only for her leadership in the fight against this staggering health crisis, but she has shown extraordinary compassion to those who, in their most challenging hour, turned to the Lansing Area AIDS Network for hope and support; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Stoneburner will be leaving her position as Executive Director of the Lansing Area AIDS Network.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honor Brenda Stoneburner for the many significant contributions she has made to the Lansing Area AIDS Network and to the citizens of Ingham County, especially the Greater Lansing HIV and AIDS Community.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Schor, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 9/16/03