ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 1999

Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING LARRY THEISEN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CAPITAL AREA FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL

RESOLUTION #99-95

WHEREAS, family violence is a pervasive crime that affects many families; and

WHEREAS, public acknowledgment of family violence has been slow in coming due to long standing beliefs against interfering in family matters; and

WHEREAS, Larry Theisen was a charter member of the Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council Policy and Finance subcommittees; and

WHEREAS, the Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council is an ad hoc group of interested parties, such as law enforcement, courts, prosecution, municipalities, community health, hospitals, shelters, schools and care providers; which was formed in March, 1994 to combat family violence in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, Larry coordinated efforts within 54-A District Court, his knowledge of the districts courts and computers proved to be invaluable.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby commend Larry Theisen for his dedication and commitment to the Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council and the fight against family violence in Ingham County.

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