2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners October 16, 2001
Tickets for upcoming events can be purchased at the Saginaw
County Event Center Box Office at (989) 759-1330 or by calling
your local Ticketmaster Outlet at (989) 754-4800.
OTHER ISSUES
Other issues involved with the Saginaw County Event Center
include security, the parking ramp, and the Event Center’s firstyear
operating budget for October 1, 2001 through September 30,
2002.
Security
Security at the facility has been upgraded and includes
Sheriff Department Deputies and Reserve Officers.
Parking Ramp
The parking ramp was included in the transfer of the Event
Center to the County from the City of Saginaw. The parking ramp
is being repaired by the City and now operated by SMG.
2001/2002 Budget
Total number of Events 140
Total Attendance 180,700
Total Event Income $1,061,401
Total Expenses (1,900,107)
Net Income (Loss) ($ 838,706)
Respectfully, Marc A. McGill, Controller/CAO
LAUDATORY RESOLUTIONS
Chair Fish announced the following resolutions were prepared for
presentation:
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
Presented To:
REVEREND AND MRS. WILLIE SMITH
WHEREAS, This evening, Friday, September 28, 2001, we gather
together at the Saginaw Plaza Hotel to give special recognition to
Rev. & Mrs. Willie Smith on their 57th Wedding Anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend & Mrs. Smith were married in Camben, Arkansas on
September 30, 1944. To this union seven children were born:
Willie Jr., Betty, Linda, Sharon, Delana, Billy Ray (deceased) and
Mae Helen (deceased). They are also the proud Grandparents of
twelve grand-children and thirteen Great grand-children; and,
WHEREAS, Pastor and Mrs. Smith have run a race with perseverance,
with their heart's desire to do God's will; and,
WHEREAS, This remarkable couple have truly been blessed by God,
and it is reflected in fifty-seven years of sharing their
spiritual insight and strength with other.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize Reverend and Mrs. Smith for
fifty-seven years of service, dedication, and sacrifice towards
each other. May the Lord continue to shine His face upon you.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this expression of recognition be
spread upon the minutes of the October 16, 2001 meeting as a
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