HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2013.03.06 - 20730MISCELLANIOUS RESOLUTION ' #1.3018
By: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, District #14 and Marcia Gershenson, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-SUPPORT FOR INCREASED MEASURES TO
PROHIBIT THE SALE OF FIREARMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF MENTAL
HEALTH ILLNESSES
WHEREAS, the nation has suffered numerous tragedies caused by the use of firearms by
individuals who suffer from a variety of mental health illnesses; and
WHEREAS, current laws and regulations have not been sufficient to prevent the purchase of
firearms by individuals prohibited by federal and state law from owning or using of firearms; and
WHEREAS, the safety of Oakland County citizens and schoolchildren are put at risk by the
continuing threat of gun violence by individuals suffering from a variety of mental health
illnesses, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a national database to provide
instant background information on applicants attempting to purchase a firearm known as the
National Background Information Check System ( NICS); and
WHEREAS, nominal participation by state and local agencies in providing information regarding
the mental health of individuals has limited the ability of the NICS system from having complete
data; and
WHEREAS, Michigan could greater utilize the NICS system during the purchase of firearms;
and
WHEREAS, Michigan law does not require the submission of relevant mental health issues of
individuals to Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in NICS; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive studies should be completed to understand the impact of violent
video games on individuals suffering from a variety of mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, local data provided to the NICS system could be used to prevent the purchase of
firearms by individuals who are prohibited by federal and state laws due to mental health
illnesses; and
WHEREAS, adequate funding of mental health programs and law enforcement is necessary for
the prevention of gun violence by individuals suffering from mental illnesses.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby urges the adoption of additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens by the full
participation in the National Background Information System by responsible state and local
agencies.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
Governor Snyder and the Michigan Legislature to adopt changes to state law to ensure full
participation and the use of the NICS system in the purchase of firearms that pose a threat to
the public safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
financial support both directly and indirectly of mental health and law enforcement programs
directed at the prevention of gun violence by all stakeholders in the debate over gun ownership
rights such as the National Rifle Association and that any solution is a comprehensive and
multifaceted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to
forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder. the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and the Oakland
County legislative lobbyists.
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Resolution #13018 January 23, 2013
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Resolution #13018 March 6,2013
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no
objections.