HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1972.04.11 - 15630April 11, 1972 REPORT
BY: LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - Marguerite Simson, Chairman
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5667 - ABOLITION OF FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #5667
with the recommendation that no action be taken at this time as to any
ordinance or control of funeral processions and accept in good faith the
statement of Funeral Directors of Oakland County as to the program they
plan to initiate.
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
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James M. Brennan
April 1, 1971
RESOLUTION NO.5667
RE: ABOLITION OF FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
BY: MR. ROBERT F. PATNALES
TO THE OAKLAND ODUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, funeral processions have created a safety hazard
on the highways in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, three tragic accidents have occurred in the last
few months causing fatalities of persOns riding in funeral pro-
cessions; and
• WHEREAS, funeral processions should be abolished, which would
necessitate enabling legislation; and
WHEREAS, persons desiring to attend graveside services could
proceed directly from the funeral service to the cemetery without
the necessity of traveling in a procession.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that enabling legislation be
adopted abolishing funeral processions upon the highways of the
State of Michigan.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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April 11, 1972
Moved by Simson supported by Coy the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.