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Miscellaneous Resolution # 13119
BY: Commissioner John Scott, District 5; Commissioner Christine Long, District 7;
and Commissioner Gary McGillivray, District 20
RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS
MONTH
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports efforts to provide all
residents of Oakland County with recreational, leisure and learning experiences,
parks, open spaces and facilities resulting in a comprehensive county park system
that enhances quality of life; and
WHEREAS parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities
for young people to live, grow and develop into contributing members of society;
and
WHEREAS parks and recreation create lifelines and continued life experiences for
older members of our community; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation generates opportunities for people to come together
and experience a sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities,
socialization, and stress-reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural
centers and, historic sites make communities attractive and desirable places to
live, work, play and visit in a manner that contributes to our ongoing economic
vitality; and
WHEREAS parks, greenways and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast-
paced, high-tech lifestyles while simultaneously protecting and preserving our
natural environment; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families,
groups and the entire community, which positively impacts upon the social,
economic, health and environmental quality of our community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims July as Recreation and Parks Month and encourages all citizen to
celebrate healthy, active lifestyles by participating in their choice of recreation.
and park activities.
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Resolution #13119 May 9, 2013
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.