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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1972.02.17 - 15744Miscellaneous Resolution 5942. February 17, 1972 Charlie J. F67 Jr. County Commissioner, District #21 e. Erines Mathews 'County Commissioner, District #19 BY: Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. and James Mathews IN RE: OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL NEGRO HISTORY WEEK TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, National Negro History Week, February 14, 1972 to February 21, 1972, is being observed by institutions and civic organizations throughout the country; and WHEREAS, this has been the tradition since 1926 to reflect the many sacrifices and contributions by Black people to build our country; and WHEREAS, Oakland County is a recipient of some of those contributions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urge all citizens of Oakland County to learn and respect the role and contributions of our Black Americans in building this great country of ours. MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Moved by Harrison supported by Kasper the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Harrison supported by Paholak the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.