2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners November 13, 2001
Presented October 22, 2001:
Bert Rivette
WHEREAS, This year marks the retirement of Mr. Bert Rivette from
the Midwest Eye-Banks and Transplantation Center (MEBTC) Board
after thirteen years of service. On September 9, 2001, he was
awarded the MEBTC Founders Award for his extraordinary
contributions to the development of the MEBTC; and,
WHEREAS, Since joining the MEBTC Board in 1989, Bert was elected
to serve in various positions: Treasurer 1989-92, Vice Chairman
1992-93, and Chairman of the Board 1993-94. Following his year as
Immediate Past Chairman in 1994-95, Bert was elected as Secretary,
a post he held until his retirement in 2001; and,
WHEREAS, Bert has served as District Chairman for the 11-D 1 on
the Lions State Eye Bank Committee, and was the State Chairman.
His leadership on this committee increased the number of Lions
Districts to 100% participation, and he instituted the
organization of Subcommittees in each District in order to
facilitate the presentation of more programs statewide; and,
WHEREAS, During Bert's tenure on the Board, the MEBTC grew in size
and stature, and several Eye-Bank mergers took place. In response
to the increased needs for tissue transplant, the Eye-Bank,
increased its efforts in providing donor awareness education
programs to hospitals, health professionals and the general
public; and,
WHEREAS, Bert has participated in various activities that have
promoted the growth and development of the Eye-Bank. He has been
an integral part of making the MEBTC one of the leading eye banks
in the United States, recognized for its leadership and quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners does hereby join with the Midwest Eye-Banks and
Transplantation Center, along with the Carrollton Lions Club in
acknowledging Mr. Bert Rivette for his outstanding dedicated and
faithful service to the MEBTC, and the Saginaw County community.
We wish him much success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this expression of recognition be
spread upon the minutes of the November 13, 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
Richard F. Mallette, Commissioner, District 15
Requested by Commissioner Raymond F. Bartels
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Presented To:
2001 HERITAGE HAWKS BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners is proud to
acknowledge the Heritage High School Hawks Boys Cross-Country
Team for winning the 2001 Saginaw Valley League Championship.
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