HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2001.05.10 - 26525MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01134
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, District 25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR THE STEEL REVITALIZATION
ACT OF 2001
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the American steel industry is in danger of being
eliminated through the illegal importing and dumping of steel
manufactured outside the United States, and
WHEREAS foreign countries which sell government subsidized steel
at a cheaper rate than steel produced in the United States improve
their own economies at the expense of the American steel companies and
it's workers, and
WHEREAS existing laws regarding steel dumping are not strict
enough and/or are not strictly enforced, resulting in sixteen U.S.
steel makers having to file for bankruptcy protection and resulting in
the loss of thousands of steelworker jobs, and
WHEREAS, the American steel industry plays a crucial role in the
national defense of our country, and
WHEREAS, Bill H.R. 808 has been introduced in the 107 th Congress
which will provide import relief, industry-wide legacy cost sharing,
steel loan guarantee adjustments, and provide incentives for industry
consolidation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports passage of H.R. 808.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to
the U.S. Senators and Representatives from the State of Michigan and
Oakland County.
CHAIRPERSON, I move adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, District 25
Resolution #01133 May 10, 2001
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.