HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1998.12.10 - 25339MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98331 December 10, 1998
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, NANCY L. DINGELDEY, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT - APPROVAL OF MAGISTRATE
MARIE A. SOMA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for Magistrates for
the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Marie A. Soma to
serve as a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(1) provides that Magistrate appointments be approved by the
County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointment of Marie A. Soma to act as
a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court be approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson absent.
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MARIE ANNE SOMA
209 Ogemaw • Pontiac, MI 48341 248/335-5399
EDUCATION
DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Doctor ofJurisprudence
Honors in Research, Writing and Advocacy H and III
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Graduate coursework in Social Work
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
BA in Psychology and Communications
Financed SO% of educational expenses through scholarships, grants and part-time
employment.
• EMPLOYMENT
SOMA & SOMA, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN
Attorney (July, 1996- Present)
General practice in Oakland County. Representing individuals and small businesses in real
estate, probate, family law, personal injury, products liability, criminal, employment and
contract issues.
52-3 DISTRICT COURT, ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN
Law Clerk (October, 1992- July, 1996)
Researched and advised Judge on various legal issues. Maintained proper courtroom
decorum. Acted as liaison between Judge, attorneys and public, Assisted in management
and maintenance of court files.
PONTIAC SCHOOL DISTRICT, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
Substitute Teacher (January, 1992 - October, 1992)
Provided instruction and support to students to maintain continuity in the educational
process.
JUDSON CENTER IN-HOME FAMILY TREATMENT CENTER, ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN
Family Counselor (October, 1989 -January, 1992)
Provided intensive in-home therapy to high risk families. Treatment responsibilities
included initial intake assessments, development and implementation of quarterly treatment
plans, 24 hour crisis intervention and court responsibility.
CITY OF PONTIAC RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (February, 1988 - June 1991)
Assisted in development, implementation, evaluation and marketing of diverse leisure and
sport programs for adult and child special populations. Populations serviced included
persons with mental illness, mental impairments, physical challenges and senior citizens.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN
Seasonal Program Specialist (May, 1988 - September, 1989)
Supervised and implemented staff's daily activities. Maintained a positive relationship
between mobile recreation staff and administration in the accomplishment of intended
objectives. Coordinated and maintained a safely operated recreational program that
projected an outstanding public image for the county. Developed training sessions and
procedures required to accomplish stated objectives. Processed payroll.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN
Program Leader (Summers of 1985, 1986 and 1987)
Created and coordinated recreational activities in communities through the recreation
program. Instructed and supervised camp activities for 8-14 year old children. Educated
campers in technique and sportsmanship through the learning of a variety of sports.
REFERENcEs
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Resolution #98331 December 10, 1998
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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HE FOREGOING REF - ITrN
Brooks Patterson. county Executive Date
HEREBY A
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, 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 December 10, 1998 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 thl /s Oth day of.December, 1998.
AW/14441,
G. William Caddell, County Clerk