HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1977.01.06 - 13169MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUT ON tfr 778_1 RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION JAMES W. HUNT WHEREAS, James W. Hunt retires as Director of Juvenile Services for Oakland County Probate Court after 39 years of devoted service and dedication in the interests of children both delinquent and neglected; and WHEREAS, James \A/. Hunt was employed by the Oakland County Juvenile Court since 1937, served as Recreational Supervisor for 10 years, Juvenile Court Probation Officer 1949 to 1951, Assistant Director 1951 to 1953, and was appointed Director of the Juvenile Court in 1953; and WHEREAS during the period of his directorship a number of progressive programs were developed by the judges and staff such as Parent Education Classes, construction of Children's Village, an extensive Youth Assistance Program, and he was a founder and member of the Board of Directors of Camp Oakland, Inc.; and WHEREAS, James W. Hunt is a Charter Member of the Board of Directors and a con- sultant for the Childrens Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc., past President of Michigan Juvenile Court Officers Association, long-time member of the Oakland County Retirement Commission, and Charter President of the Oakland County Credit Union. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby extends commendation to James W. Hunt for his dedicated County service in the interests of the wards of the Juvenile Court, his many innovative ideas and programs that provided vocational and remedial training for neglected and delinquent young people in order that they may become useful members of society. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board extends best wishes W. Hunt in his retirement. Attested to this 6th Day of January, 1977, at Pontiac,Michigan, success to James #7781 January 6, 1977 Moved by Page supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was unanimously adopted.