HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1983.12.08 - 11501Miscellaneous Resolution # 83380
BY:
RE: RECOGNITION OF BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the preservation of civil rights and civil liberties is
the hallmark of advanced civilized society; and
WHEREAS, much of our rights and liberties are embodied within
the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America
and is commonly referred to as the Bill of Rights; and
WHEREAS, December 15 of each year is commonly recognized as
Bill of Rights Day; and
WHEREAS, the preservation and enhancement of the Bill of Rights
should be a basic consideration for every public body in a free society.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners
of the County of Oakland does hereby proclaim and celebrate December 15,
1983 as Bill of Rights Day in this County and does hereby proclaim publicly
our collective support of the rights and liberties of individuals embodied within
the Constitution of the United States of America and within the Constitution
of the State of Michigan.
/ f
Dennis M. Aaron
County Commissioner, District #19
Mc,ved by Aaron supported by Doyon the rules be suspended for consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart,
Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, McConnell, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
December 8, 1983
Dennis M. Aaron, County Commissioner-District #19