2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners April 24, 2001
WHEREAS, This year's distinguished "Woman of the Year" is Mrs.
Ethel Shaw; and,
WHEREAS, Ethel is a Christian woman who is well respected
throughout her community. This humble, yet outgoing wife, mother
and friend is a very special individual who has utilized her
talents to shape the future of our youth and improve the quality
of life for others; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw has shared herself diligently throughout the
course of her journey and we wish her much success. May the Lord
continue to shine through her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby join Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter, Friends
and Loved Ones in recognizing Mrs. Ethel Shaw as "Woman of the
Year."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this expression of recognition be
spread upon the minutes of the April 24, 2001 meeting as a
permanent record and duly inscribed upon parchment and presented
to her.
Respectfully submitted,
SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Fish, Chair
Connie D. Smith, Commissioner (Dist #10)
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Presented To:
The 2001 "Zeta Of The Year"
"We pass this way but once and Laura Patterson
has made her mark along the pathway of life...."
WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 21, 2001, 11:30 a.m. at the Horizons
Conference Center, the Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. will celebrate its Annual Finer Womanhood Program;
and,
WHEREAS, This year Mrs. Laura Patterson will be honored as "Zeta
Of The Year;" and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Patterson has been a Zeta for 2 years and is
currently the Epistoleus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta
Omega Zeta Chapter. She is a retired Captain from the U.S. Air
Force and is enjoying her second career with the Dow Chemical
Company, where she is a Six Sigma Black Belt (Project Leader) for
the Human Resources Department; and,
WHEREAS, Laura has led a full, active, challenging and productive
life. A life focused on helping others while helping and
challenging herself; and,
WHEREAS, Her philosophy is "The Lord is my strength and my
salvation." We encourage Mrs. Laura Patterson to keep pressing
forward and may God continue to bless her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize Laura Patterson as "Zeta Of
The Year."
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