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RESOLUTION 1::-.,ruary 24,
BY: Harry W. Horton
IN RE: COMMENDATION OF HARRY J. MERRITT AND CHARLES A. DAVIS
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, an Thursday, February 19, 19.:f0, the Supreme Court rendered its
opinion in the matter of the Oakland County Taxpayers League vs. the Board of
Supervisors of Oakland County, which decision was favorable to the County, and
WHEREAS, this decision will allow the County to proceed with its long awaited
Court House and Administration Building at the Service Center, and
WHEREAS, the favorable decision rendered has been primarily due to the persevering
efforts of the late Harry J. Merritt, former Corporation Counsel of the County of Oakland,
and Charles A. Davis, Assistant Corporation Counsel,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board go on record as recognizi ng
and commercling the efforts of these men whose accomplishments exemplify the highest
type of public service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread on the minutes of the
Oakland Count of Supervisors and that certified copies thereof be forwarded to
MR. CHAIRMAN, move the ..-:cloption of the foregoing resolution,
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