ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 24, 1998

Agenda Item No. 19

Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 1998 M.A.D.D.

(MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING)

RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN

RESOLUTION #98-261

WHEREAS, the "Tie One on for Safety" or Red Ribbon Campaign symbolizes a commitment to sober driving at all times, but especially during the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Commissioners support the efforts to promote sober driving at all times, but especially during the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Commissioners support the Ingham County Sheriff's Office goal to have all county vehicles and employees display a red ribbon as a symbol of the "Tie One On For Safety" or Red Ribbon Campaign.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners declares November 23, 1998 through January 1, 1999 to be the 1998 "Tie One On For Safety" campaign in Ingham County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Sheriff's Office encourage all county departments to join in this community-wide effort.

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Bernero, Stid, Smiley, Pratt, Hunting, Goulet, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/12/98