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Corfimissioner Eric Coleman
Distria#23
b`trirrIrssioner Jim Nash
Ditrict #15
Chairpers97, we move
'Jackson
District #21
Miscellaneous Resolution # 10088
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21, Eric Coleman, District #23, Shelley Taub,
District #16, Jim Nash, District #15
RE: Board of Commissioners — National Lab Day in Oakland County
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS science and erlyilJue-ring liuld the key to economic growth and to solving the challenges
facing our country and our region, as demonstrated by the ongoing success of Oakland County's
Emerging Sector's initiative; ana
WHEREAS a coalition of educators, suienue did efigineering associations, philanthropies and other
organizations announced the launch of National Lab Day, a new grassroots initiative designed to
reinvigorate science and math education in the natiul schools ond after-school programs and lead
to increased U.S. competitiveness; and
WHEREAS National Lab Day aims to inspire a wave of future innovators and foster U.S.
competitiveness by improving the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
education in America; and
WHEREAS the National Lab initiative promotes opportunities for researchers to share their passion
for knowledge with a new generation. serving as direct resources for eaucators in developing and
delivering high-impact lessons and lab experiences; and
WHEREAS National Lab Day, as a collaboration between government and more than 200 public-
and private-sector organizations, will connect volunteer science and technology professionals and
educators with students in grades 6-12 in hands-on learning experiences and improve America's
science labs by offering inquiry-based STEM experiences in classrooms, learning labs, and after-
school programs; and
WHEREAS nationally and locally, business, government and the educational field have joined
together to enhance and leverage U.S. leadership in information technology, and
WHEREAS a wepsite was established (www.NationalLabDay.org) in an effort to invite volunteer
science and technology professionals, as well as educators and others to sign up to participate. The
website also provides resources and ideas for hands-on learning experiments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
declares that the first week of May, 2010, will be recognized as National Lab Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that :he Oakland County Board of Commissioners applauds this
collaborative effort of volunteers, private industry, public sector, foundations and learning institutions
that are participating in advancing math and science education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Jack Hidary, Chairman of National Law Day, the Oakland Intermediate School
District, the Michigan Association of Counties and the Natio_naVA§sociatieff,,ounties.
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Resolution #10038 April 22, 2010
The Chairpersor referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution 410088 May 5, 2010
Moved by Jackson supported by Nash to discharge the resolution from the General Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, tv1cGill,vray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Ronestart,
Schwartz, Scott, Taub. Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Cabello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas.
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was discharged.
Moved by Jackson supported by Nash the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGiiiivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad. Schwartz,
Scott, Taub. Woodward. Zack, Bdiard, Burns, Cape/lo, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas. Gershenson,
Gingell. Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchet. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
DOES NOT NOME COUNTY EXEUTIVE ACTON
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 May 5, 2013. with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office,
In Testimony Whereof, f have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan tYs 5th day of May, 2010
Gat
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk