HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1983.09.07 - 11773September 7, 1983
Miscellaneous Resolution # 83257
By: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
In Re: CONGRATULATIONS TO GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION,
"OAKLAND COUNTY'S HI-TECH INDUSTRY", ON THEIR 75TH
ANNIVERSARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recognizes that retaining existing industry and attracting
new firms, particularly those employing the high technology
of the future, is essential for solid economic growth and job
creation; and
WHEREAS General Motors is the largest industrial con-
cern in Oakland County which has recently expanded its presence
by locating its new "S" truck and "P" car production facili-
ties, and one of its most modern automobile assembly plants,
in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS General Motors is a world leader in the devel-
opment and utilization of high technology in its products and
assembly operation and has chosen to locate in the City of
Pontiac the world's most innovative automotive assembly system
employing the first "Gilman Drill and Mill Process"; and
WHEREAS General Motors has adopted the "Kan Ban" inven-
tory procedure and "early sourcing" purchasing concepts which
will provide a strong attraction for vendors and other high
technology industries to locate in close proximity to G. M.
plants; and
WHEREAS General Motors has put into practice labor,
management, and government cooperative efforts, including labor
management shared decision making, quality of work life pro-
grams, and social involvement concepts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners congratulates General Motors Corpora-
tion, "Our Hi-Tech Industry", on its 75th anniversary and
expresses appreciation for the corporation's contribution to
the economic growth of Oakland County and the quality of life
of its citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners encourages other hi-tech industries to locate
in Oakland County, "Michigan's Auto Tech Valley".
Attested to on this 7th day of September, 1983, at
Pontiac, Michigan.
Mr. Chairperson, T move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
General Government Committee
JOHN E. OLSEN, Chairman
#83257 September 7, 1983
Moved by Olsen supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was
unanimously adopted.