HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2016.02.17 - 22216REQUESTING SUSPENSION
OF THE BOARD RULES FOR
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
UNDER NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16038
BY: Commissioner John Scott, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC 183) was
founded in 1971 by a group of women pioneers to provide network and support for women in the
construction industry; and
WHEREAS NAWIC's membership consists of professionals representing all aspects of the construction
industry, including: architects, engineers, construction managers, safety officers, lawyers, accountants,
real estate professionals, materials suppliers, women-owned businesses and tradeswomen; and
WHEREAS in the 45 year history of NAWIC's Detroit Chapter, the organization has been an unceasing
advocate for women in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS the construction industry is a driving force in fostering community development through
renovation and beautification projects; promotion of skilled trades careers; and a positive vision of the
future; and
WHEREAS NAWIC Detroit has worked cooperatively with other organizations to facilitate positive
improvement and economic development in Oakland County and surrounding areas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners do hereby
designate the week of March 6 12'1 as National Women in Construction Week in Oakland County and
congratulate the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction on their 45 years
of continued service and advocacy on behalf of professional women in the construction industry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC 183).
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Resolution #16038 February 17, 2016
Moved by Scott supported by Woodward to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#16038 — Board of Commissioners — Designation of National Women in Construction Week in Oakland
County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, KowaII, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #16038 — Board of Commissioners — Designation of National Women in Construction Week in
Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Scott supported by Woodward the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, KowaII, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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HEREBY APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECU flVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
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 February 17,
2016, 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 17th day of February, 2016.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County