HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1970.05.21 - 16543Miscellaneous Resolution 5-3,0Z., May 21, 1770
BY: Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR MRS. WALTER P. REUTHER
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the value of Mrs. Walter P. Reuther's life has increased the inter-
communication among people through gentleness, quiet support and interest in the
wellbeing of her fellow man; and
WHEREAS the tragic passing on May 9, 1970 of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reuther
greatly saddens all those that knew them as well as the community that benefited by
their dedicated lives; and
WHEREAS, May Reuther, always an outstanding woman, finished high school
at fifteen and completed teacher's training in two years. While instructing physical
health and education at Trowbridge Elementary School in Detroit, she became interested
in the labor movement in the late 1920s. She met and married Waiter Reuther in 1936;
and
WHEREAS Mrs. Reuther continued teaching after her marriage and worked
nights in her husband's office. She eventually began devoting all of her time working
for the Union until their first child, Linda, was born; and
WHEREAS Mrs. Reuther continually sustained her husband while giving active
and spiritual support to the labor causes. She reared two daughters and quietly pursued
her own community and intellectual interests. Deeply interested in the causes of peace
and education, Mrs. Reuther had only recently resumed her studies at Wayne State
University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education; and
WHEREAS this fine citizen, strong with inner resources, supported many civic
causes. Her wisdom and strength shall always be felt by Oakland University, the
Michigan Children's Aid Society, the United Foundation, the United Negro College
Fund, Oakland County Mental Health Board, Merrill Palmer Institute, the UAW
Retired Workers Center, the PTA, Girl Scouts and the Rochester Community Schools;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners that the highest tribute be paid in memoriam to Mrs. Waiter ID, Reuther,
one of the great ladies of our County, and indeed the Nation, in recognition and
grateful appreciation of her active and spiritual dedication and selfless humanitarian
service which contributed greatly to the welfare of Oakland Counly and enriches
people everywhere; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial tribute be transmitted
to the family of Mrs Reuther, with specific recognition to her daughters Linda and
Lisa, as testimony to the high regard held for her life and memory by the people of
Oakland County,,
MR. CHAIRMAN, on behalf of the entire membership of this Board of
Commissioners, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
OAKLAND—COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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