HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1974.06.20 - 151546741 June 6, 1974 Miscellaneous Resolution
BY: COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION - Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
IN RE: COMMENDATION RESOLUTION - ROBERT DANE DODGE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Robert Dane Dodge of Southfield, Michigan, dedicated 16 years of
service to Little League Baseball, 6 years as Director of District 6 and later as Director
for the entire State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, the benefits of Little Lecoue Baseball activities
were introduced in many new communities throughout the State of Michigan and enrolled
many new boys; and
WHEREAS Robert Dane Dodge energetically sought and secured the financial and
moral s u pport of all segments of the community, business, government, schools and the
general citizenry, resulting in its growth to over 100,000 boys; and
WHEREAS Robert Dane Dodge's active interest in the youth of the community led to
his appointment to the City of Southfield Recreation Commission on which he mode a
significant contribution to the Southfield Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS Robert Done Dodge's interest in competitive sports and dedication to his
alma motor, Michigan State University, led him to help initiate and implement the highly
successful alumni recruiting program which improved the quality of football at Michigan
State University and established a pattern of recruiting now practiced by many colleges;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
posthumously extends commendation to Robert Dane Dodge for his work and dedication in
Little League Baseball,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded
to his surviving wife Jeanne K. Dodge.
MR. CHAIRMAN, on behalf of the entire membership of this Board, F move the
adoption of the Foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairma n
The resolution was unanimously adopted,