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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 1972.05.04 - 15859Miscellaneous Resolution 6006 May 4, 1972 BY: James Mathews IN RE: MEMORIAL - WILLIS M. BREWER TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Willis M. Brewer, a former member of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors, passed away on April 21, 1972, at the age of 79 years, having resided at 1655 Lakeview Drive, Sylvan Lake. He served on the Oakland County Board of Supervisors representing the City of Pontiac and later the City of Sylvan Lake. Willis M. Brewer began his long public career in Oakland County as an associate member of the Board of Auditors in 1919. He served as full time Chairman of the Auditors from 1921 to 1930 and during this time the T. B. Hospital and Juvenile Home were constructed. His public service also included tenures on the County Road Commission as personnel director and lobbyist, Pontiac School Board as member and president, Pontiac General Hospital Board of Trustees and held elected office as City Commissioner and Mayor of Sylvan Lake. He was appointed by Governor G. Mennen Williams as Chairman of the State Board of Institutions and served as manager of the Pontiac office of the Secretary of State for many years and was the former Chairman of the Oakland County Democratic Committee. Willis M. Brewer was dedicated to his community and gave most of his life in time and resources in the interests of the County of Oakland in order that all of the citizens could find a better life, education and vocation for themselves. He enjoyed a multitude of friends and supporters in both major political parties and was on a personal basis with Michigan's Congressional representatives in seeking federal aid for county projects. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Johnson, two sisters Mrs. Donna Porter and Mrs. Mary Cramer; two brothers James and Charles, and four grandchildren, Tina, Doree, Don and Jim. His wife Ruby had passed away in December of 1971. Lawrence R:15-61--nic- AleXander C,-Perinoff James Mc-ii:he-ws Vice Chairman /County Commissioner, District #19 I / Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and that a certified copy affixed with the Seal of the County of Oakland be forwarded to his surviving daughter Mary Lou. SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE The resolution was unanimously adopted.