ADOPTED - OCTOBER 26, 1999

Agenda Item No. 7

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING CELE GERBET, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MICHIGAN CAPITOL GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, ON THE EVENT OF HER RETIREMENT

RESOLUTION #99-263

WHEREAS, Cele Gerber has served as the Executive Director of Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council since 1989; and

WHEREAS, her commitment to children, particularly at-risk youth, was a guiding force of the Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council; and

WHEREAS, under her leadership, concerted efforts were, and continue to be made, to reach the under served girls in the council's jurisdiction; outreach programs and community collaborations provided an opportunity for girl scouting to girls who may not have been able to participate otherwise; and

WHEREAS, under the administration of Cele Gerber, girls learned to be passionate in their beliefs, proud of their accomplishments and excited about the fun, spirited opportunities provided by girl scouting; and

WHEREAS, Cele's guidance poised the girls, volunteers and staff of the Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council for the new millennium, ensuring that the timelessness and tradition of the organization live long into the future; and

WHEREAS, Cele Gerber's work has touched the lives of over 200,000 girls and 50,000 adult members; and

WHEREAS, her vision and direction kept Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council in the spotlight as the prominent organization solely for girls in the tri-county area; and

WHEREAS, after 22 years of service to the Girl Scouts, Cele Gerber is retiring from her position as Executive Director.

ADOPTED - OCTOBER 26, 1999

Agenda Item No. 7

RESOLUTION #99-263

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Cele Gerber on the event of her retirement and appreciates the many years of dedicated service and contributions she has made to the community, in particular, the positive influence she has had on the lives of girls of all ages who have participated in the girl scout program.

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

Virgil Bernero Jean M. McDonald Alfreda Schmidt

John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino

Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley

Wallace Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid

Calvin Lynch