HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1983.02.24 - 11524Miscellaneous Resolution 83025 February 24, 1983
BY GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, John E. Olsen, Chairperson
RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR REV. JAMES MATHEWS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, James Mathews was elected to serve on the first Oakland County
Board of Commissioners, representing the citizens of Pontiac in 1969, and continued his
service on that body until 1974; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mathews was truly a man of the people, and a great admirer
of Dr. Martin Luther King, a man whose life and beliefs he strove to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mathews chose to serve on the Committees of the Board which
most closely dealt with human issues, so that his contributions would have a direct im-
pact on the lives of the people of our County; and
WHEREAS, Jim Mathews continued his service to the County from 1974 until
the time of his death as a member of many Boards and Commissions, many of which dealt
with the young and the disadvantaged people of our community; and
WHEREAS, James Mathews was a leader, and a humanitarian who will be long
remembered for his accomplishments and dedication in the interests of his fellow man.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
that the foregoing Memorial Resolution be spread upon the Proceedings of this meeting
and that a Certified Copy affixed with the Seal of the County of Oakland be forwarded
to his surviving family,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
JoliF(/ E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Pernick requested the members of the Board rise for a moment of
silent tribute to Rev, Mathews,