2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners August 14, 2001
Requested by Commissioners Foxx and Horn
RESOLUTION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Presented To:
DONALD GARDNER
WHEREAS, Mr. Donald Gardner has retired after ten years of loyal
service to Bridgeport Township as its Manager; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Gardner began his career with Bridgeport Township in
1980 as a Police Officer. In 1990, he was hired as the Township
Assistant Superintendent, and in 1991, he became the Township
Manager; and,
WHEREAS, In addition to carrying out the day to day operations in
Bridgeport, Don was instrumental in various projects including;
the 150th Anniversary of Bridgeport Township, working with the
Historical Society in developing the Historical Village and the
Donna Lamb Gazebo, and the restoration of the Fayette Street
Bridge; and,
WHEREAS, Prior to his employment with Bridgeport Township, Don
served Saginaw County as the Animal Control Director from 1981-
1987, and as the Management Consultant for Mental Health from
1987-90; and,
WHEREAS, Throughout his years of faithful service, he has enjoyed
the confidence and respect of many and this Board is pleased to
join with the Bridgeport Township Board in acknowledging his
conscientious service, devotion and loyalty to this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby express our deep appreciation to Mr.
Donald Gardner for the services rendered to the citizens of
Saginaw County and we wish him continued success in all his future
endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this expression of recognition be
spread upon the minutes of the August 14, 2001 meeting as a
permanent record and duly inscribed upon parchment and presented
to him.
Respectfully submitted,
SAGINAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Robert L. Fish, Chair
RESOLUTION
In Memory of
Reverend Hurley J. Coleman, Sr.
Ecclesiastes 7:2b says,
"For death is the destiny of every man,
the living should take this to heart."
WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called from labor on this
earth, after seventy-four years, Reverend Hurley J. Coleman, Sr.
He will be deeply missed by his family as well as, all who knew
him; and,
WHEREAS, Known as a God-fearing leader with an electric smile,
Reverend Coleman was a devoted husband, a loving father and
grandfather, and a dynamic Preacher and Teacher. One can still
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