ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 9, 1999

Agenda Item No. 17

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE INGHAM COUNTY VETERANS

RESOLUTION #99-290

WHEREAS, Veteran's Day is Thursday, November 11, 1999; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County's veteran population is 24,000; and

WHEREAS, official recognition of Armistice Day was made in a concurrent resolution (44 Stat. 1982) and states that it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners would like to recognize Ingham County veterans for their sacrifices and commitment to our country; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners would like to emphasize their commitment to the veterans of Ingham County by demonstrating united support of veterans and Veteran's Day activities.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its support and conveys a profound sense of gratitude to veterans county wide.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges all citizens of the County to demonstrate their appreciation by attending and becoming involved with the Veteran's Day parade and activities.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt

Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99