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Miscellaneous Resolution #10031
BY: Commissioners Matte McKinney Hatchett, Sue Ann Douglas, Christine Long, Helaine Zack,
Marcia Gershenson, Shelley G. Taub, Janet Jackson,
RE: Board of Commissioners — Proclaiming March 2010 as Women's History Month in
Oakland County
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS National Women's History Month's roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from
New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions; and
WHEREAS International Women's Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn't until 1981 that
Congress established National Women's History Week to be commemorated the second week of
March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed
a resolution for Women's History Month, and the President has issued a proclamation; and
WHEREAS each year during Women's History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all
walks of life who have shaped this great Nation and have made significant contributions to the
quality of life shared by us all in Oakland Count and
WHEREAS women in Oakland County have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural
and social role in every sphere of life; and
WHEREAS Oakland County women have played a unique role throughout history by providing the
majority of the volunteer labor force; and
WHEREAS Oakland County women are particularly important in the establishment of early
charitable, philanthropic and cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of
suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement,
the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements; and
WHEREAS Women's History Month provides a special opportunity to remember and thank the
women who have helped to shape our lives. It might be your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister,
teacher, neighbor, or tiend; and
WHEREAS we also remember the women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving our
country with nonor and distinction across the world; and
WHEREAS this year. in accordance with the theme, "Writing Women Back Into History," we pay
special tribute to the efforts of women who make contributions as writers and teachers who nurture
an interest in literature in future generations.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims the month of March 2010, as Women's History Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins in expressing
our appreciation to women throughout Oakland County who are continuing this legacy of leadership
as entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, lawyers, artists, homemakers, caregivers and public
officials. We recognize the wonderful women throughout Oakland County who provide a solid
foundation for our society through their leadership, guidance and care to their loved ones which
strengthens our families and communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Michigan Women's Commission and the Women's
Commission for Oakland County.
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Resolution #10031 February 18, 20;0
Moved by Hatchett supported by Potts to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
#10031 —BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PROCLAIMING MARCH 2010 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
IN OAKLAND COUNTY.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett. Jackson, McGillivray, Middleton. Nash,
Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Burns, Cabello, Coleman, Coulter. (20)
NAYS: Douglas, Jacobsen, Scott. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #10031 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PROCLAIMING MARCH 2010 AS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY carried.
Moved by Hatchett supported by Potts the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, McGillivray, Middleton,
Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Burns, Cabello, Coleman,
Coulter, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 18, 2010,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 18th day of February, 2010.
gat
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk