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J u ly 6, 1978
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
C.I..TON VALLEY CENTER
and Gentlemen
WHErES, the Clinton Valley Center, first known as the Eastern Michigan Asylum
and later as Pontiac State Hospital, was officially opened August 1, 1878, and Clinton Valley
Center has over the past 100 years striven to bring innovative and enlightened treatment to
its patients; and
WHEREAS, from its inception this facility has had the support of the citizens of
the community beginning with the donation of 200 of the original 307 acres by "interested
citizens of Pontiac" and community leaders and civic and service organizations have
continued to support this institution through their involvement in the founding of model therapy
programs, preadolescent services, sheltered workshops, and patient recreation programs; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of the past and present cy,..minIsliil!'ors and staff of Clinton
Valley Center is responsible for many of the advancements made both at this center and
throughout the country in the treatment of mentally ill patients and it has been through
their devoted efforts that much human misery has been reduced.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby commends Clinton Valley Center on the occasion of its 100th Birthday and extends
its thanks and best wi3hes for continued success to the diligent staff supporting this center
whose efforts have greatly contributed to the betterment of our community.
Attested to this 6th day of July, 1978, A. D., at Pontiac, Michigan.
Wallace F. (
Oakland CZ:L''
PIT,-r, Jr.,
E.oard ol rjssioners
Lillian V.
Oakland C
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,!-1-..oard of Commissioners
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OakHinc., unty Board of Commissioners
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