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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14047
BY: Commissioners Kathy S. Crawford, District #9; Marcia Gershenson, District #13;
Helaine Zack, District #18
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING MARCH 2014 AS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors
and co-workers encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all; and
WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities in Michigan share in all citizens'
education, competitive employment and deserve to relax and enjoy their lives in a
community setting of their choosing; and
WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities make up nearly two (2%) percent of
the state's population, about 190,000 Michigan children and adults in every county
across out state; and
WHEREAS celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental
disabilities can only serve to enrich the value of diversity in communities of Michigan
and the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS we also recognize the significant contribution of the families of people with
developmental disabilities for their caring commitment and their ongoing support that is
essential to people leading a healthy, independent and productive life in the community;
and
WHEREAS the most effective way to increase awareness is through equal and active
participation in community activities with the openness to learn and acknowledge each
individual's contribution; and
WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental rights of all individuals, including those with
disabilities, to equal opportunities to fully participate in the social, educational, political,
economic and cultural mainstream of American society; and
WHEREAS we celebrate the progress of modern programs which no longer confine
persons with developmental disabilities and provide access with self-determination to
independent living; and
WHEREAS March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
by previous actions of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State
of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners joins with the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority in
recognizing March 2014 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We call upon
our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and schools to come together in a
culture of reciprocal respect and opportunity that fosters hope and improved quality of
life for all individuals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Authority.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental rights of all individuals, including those with
disabilities, to equal opportunities to fully participate in the social, educational, political,
economic and cultural mainstream of American society; and
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We strongly support our Michigan Legislators and Governor Snyder in removing the "r" words
"mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" from all Michigan laws and replacing them with
person-first language that is more respectfid and inclusive.
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WHEREAS March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
by previous actions of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State
of Michigan.
Resolution #14047 March 6, 2014
Moved by Crawford supported by McGillivray to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#14047 — Board of Commissioners — Recognizing March 2014 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Month in Oakland County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad,
Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #14047 — Board of Commissioners — Recognizing March 2014 as Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Crawford supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Zack supported by Middleton the resolution be amended as follows:
Add another paragraph that states WHEREAS We strongly support our Michigan Legislators
and Governor Snyder in removing the "r" words "mentally retarded" and "mental
retardation" from all Michigan laws and replacing them with person-first language that is
more respectful and inclusive; and
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Hatchett. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett,
Hoffman. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adoto).Fcl. A a
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HEREBYAPPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 6, 2014,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 6th day of March 2014.
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IL:C3rown, Oakland County