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Coctrity Commissioner, District #5
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5833 October 7, 1971
BY: JOSEPH L. BARAKAT
IN RE: REQUEST END OF WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, continuation of the war in southeast Asia inevitably means more avoidable
deaths and heartbreak for the people of the United States and of Asia; and
WHEREAS, prisoners-of-war remain in North Vietnam when they could be home for
Christmas; and
WHEREAS, the will of the majority of the American people is total and immediate
withdrawal; and
WHEREAS, the war in southeast Asia has had a negative effect on our economy and
has adversely affected American credibility throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, only an end to the war in southeast Asia will make available the massive
sums of public revenue necessary to revitalize our cities and restore our people;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urges the Congress and the President of the United States to use the principles of peace to
end the war in southeast Asia immediately, with bilateral concessions and with honor to both
sides.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that October 13, 1971, be declared Moratorium day in
Oakland County.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President
of the United States, to U.S. Senators Philip A, Hart and Robert P. Griffin, to Governor
William G. Milliken and to our Federal and State Representatives from the County of Oakland.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Moved by Barakat supported by
for immediate consideration of the
Harrison the rules be suspended
resolution.
AYES: Lennon, Mathews, Olson, j3erinoff, Pernick, Richards,
Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon,
Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper. (18)
NAYS: Mainland, Wilcox. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Lennon requested a quorum! call.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison,
Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews,'Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards,
Simson, Szabo. (17)
ABSENT: Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Patnales,
Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (10)
Quorum present.
Moved by Barakat supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
Moved by Daly supported by Mainland the Board adjourn until
October 12, 1971 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 11:55 A. M.
Lynn D. Allen William M. Richards
Clerk Chairman
Alexander C. Perinoff
Vice Chairman
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAMAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and
having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of
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with the original recordt thereof now remaining in my
- office, and that it is a. true and correct transcript
therefrom, and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of saidi County at Pontiac, Michigan
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Deputy Clerk By
Moved by Barakat supported by Harrison the resolution be
adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland. State of
Michigan, and having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared
the annexed copy of Resolution #5833, adopted by the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners at their October 7, 1971 meeting, with the
original record thereof now remaining in my office, and that it is
a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof.
IN TESTIMONY
my hand and
at Pontiac,
1971.
WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
affixed the seal of said County
Michigan this 7th day of October
Lynn D. Allen, Oakland County Clerk