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Miscellaneous Resolution # 8887 I March 22, 1979
BY: Mat J. Dunaskiss, County Commissioner, District If13 and Lawrence R. Pemick, County
Commissioner, District #20
IN RE: PROCLAMATION FOR OPERATION CLEANSW EP
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISS10 ERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, litter is unsightly, costly to taxpaye . and mars the natural beauty of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the UAW Michigan CAP and Conse •tion Departments, Michigan United
Conservation Clubs, Michigan Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Gi 1 Scouts, Farm Bureau, 4-H, and other civic
organizations, public interest groups, and government a !encies will be conducting an extensive
statewide litter pickup known as OPERATION CLEANS EEP on April 14 - May 14, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the Michigan lot& law followed by OPERATION
CLEAN SWEEP provides a unique opportunity to signific•ntly reduce our litter problem and encourage
a better appreciation of our environment; and
WHEREAS, a month devoted to cleaning our grit state should help not only to inform but to
instill pride in the general public and demonstrate our c•mmitment to achieving a clean environment; and
WHEREAS, emphasis will be placed on educatio and public information through teach-ins and
other appropriate activities; and
WHEREAS, state and local government officials kould encourage their constituencies to
participate in OPERATION CLEANSWEEP with the goal in mind of promoting a clean, litter free
environment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Co nty of Oakland lend its wholehearted support
and cooperation to "OPERATION CLEANSWEEP".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of O•kland commends the many organizations and
individuals participating in "OPERATION CLEANSWEE '" and calls upon the general public, labor
and the private sector to observe OPERATION CLEANS EEP April 14 - May 14, 1979.
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the for-going resolution.
Mat J Dunaskiss, District , 0.3
Oakl
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1• ) t. e ,_ tl LaWre ce R. Pernick, District #20
Oak!
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#8887 March 22, 1979
Moved by Dunaskiss supported by Perni ck the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopteld.