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March 18, 1971
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RESOLUTION NO.
RE: MEMORIAL-
WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR,
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the late Whitney M. Young, Jr. was a dedicated servant and spent
his entire adult life as a spokesman for civil rights and the advancement of economic
justice and human dignity for minority and black people; and
WHEREAS, as Executive Director of the National Urban League, he has worked
cooperatively with other groups concerned about the equal justice and opportunity for
all in employment, housing, and education; and
WHEREAS, the entire country was shocked and deeply sadclecled by the untimely
death of Whitney M. Young, Jr. on Thursday, March 11, 1971 while attending a con-
,..- ference near Lagos, Nigeria we'here along with other distinguished American leaders and
members of the African Heritage Association. This represents a great loss in the total
struggle for human rights and dignity in this country; and
WHEREAS, the United States is indebted to Whitney M. Young, Jr. far more than
his years of service to the National Urban League would indicate. His diplomatic and
LI 11 continued efforts led to many changes to combat oppression and gain for him an inter-
national reputation in the human rights struggle. And, he received many recognitions
from the President of the United States.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
extend the highest tribute in memory to the National Urban League Director, Whitney M.
Young, Jr. a dominant and effective leader of the struggle for human dignity, justice and
equal opportunity for all people i and that a certified copy of the foregoing memorial
resolution, affixed with the seal of the County of Oakland, be forwarded to the Pontiac
Urban League and to the family of Whitney M. Youpg..1r.
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James MaiHws Ditrt 4'19 v, ic
AcTrodor i ite Simson District 1120 . . -
C lar as J. Harrison, District 21