HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1969.10.02 - 19476Miscellaneous Resolution 52°4
BY: Mr. O'Brien
IN RE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PERMIT LEGALIZED BINGO
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Bingo is currently forbidden by the constitutional prohibition against
lotteries; and
WHEREAS, the Joint House Resolution "P" introduced by Representative Sheridan
of Taylor, which resolution is presently in Committee on Revision and Amendment of
the Constitution, and would provide for amending the State Constitution to permit
legalized bingo;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Supervisors
supports and urges the passage of Joint House Resolution "P" that would amend the
State Constitution by a vote of the people at the next general election to permit
counties to hold legalized bingo.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be
forwarded to all Michigan Boards of Supervisors and to the Oakland County Legislators
requesting support and passage of Joint House Resolution "P".
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
0 Brien
Supervisor, District #21
October 2, 1969
#5204
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Legislative Committee.