ADOPTED - JUNE 12, 2001

Agenda Item No. 11

Introduced by the

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING JOAN AISHA MICHELLE MILLER

RESOLUTION #01-171

WHEREAS, each year the Ingham County Bar Association and Ingham County Bar Auxiliary sponsor Law Day; and

WHEREAS, this year the theme was "Protecting the Best Interests of our Children"; and

WHEREAS, the objectives of Law Day are to advance equality and justice under the law, to encourage citizen support of law observances and law enforcement, and to foster respect for law and understanding of its essential place in the life of every citizen of the United States; and

WHEREAS, in conjunction with Law Day, an essay contest was held for area middle school students; and

WHEREAS, Joan Aisha Michelle Miller, an eighth grade student, at Dwight Rich Middle School won fourth place for her essay in the eighth grade category.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honor Joan Aisha Michelle Miller for winning fourth place in the Law Day 2001 Essay Contest in the eighth grade category and extend its sincere appreciation to Joan for serving as a positive role model for youth in the community.

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Victor Celentino Curtis Hertel, Jr. Randy Schafer

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John Czarnecki Amy Krause Michael Severino

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Lisa Dedden Calvin Lynch Mary R. Stid

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Debbie De Leon Thomas Minter Chris Swope

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Mark Grebner