HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2003.09.04 - 27349REPORT (misc. #03198) September 4, 2003
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #03198 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SUPPORT OF THE MIRACLE
LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN'S FIELD OF DREAMS IN SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#03198 on August 25, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Miscellaneous Resolution # 03198 _
BY: Commissioners Vincent Gregory, District #21, Eric Coleman, District #23, Helaine
Zack, District #22
RE: Board of Commissioners - Support of the Miracle League of Michigan's Field
of Dreams in Southfield
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Miracle League was founded in Conyers, Georgia, in April 1998. The
Miracle League is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides children with mental
and/or physical disabilities an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an
organized league; and
WHEREAS, Michigan has some 200,000 young people, between the ages of 5 and 20,
who are mentally or physically impaired; and
WHEREAS, the Miracle League of Michigan, Inc., based in Southfield, was locally
established by an area businessman and is the first organization of its kind in Oakland
County and will serve children in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that every kid needs a place to play, a specially equipped field
called the "Field of Dreams" is being constructed in the City of Southfield. This custom-
designed venue incorporates a cushioned synthetic turf that accommodates wheelchairs
and other walking assistance devices, while helping prevent injuries. It provides a level-
playing field where physically and mentally challenged children can hit, run, and catch --
just like the best of them; and
WHEREAS, the unique and innovative features of the Miracle League games include:
ensuring that every child is given an opportunity to hit the ball and score a run. Miracle
League team members are assigned "buddies" who assist them in hitting the ball and
"running" the bases. Buddies can be fellow schoolmates, parents, college students,
business leaders or anyone who wishes to volunteer their time to give a child the gift of
baseball; and
WHEREAS, the Miracle League not only scores a homerun for the kids and the City of
Southfield, but also enriches the quality of life of everyone throughout Oakland County and
the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, widespread support from many organizations and the community will be
necessary for the Field of Dreams to become a reality; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby congratulates the City of Southfield for their commitment to helping
others in need, which has earned them the prestigious distinction of being the host of the
first Field of Dreams project in the State of Michigan.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
extends our support to the Miracle League of Michigan and express our special thanks to
the individuals, organizations, and businesses that are contributing towards ensuring that
the City of Southfield's Field of Dreams becomes the home where every child in Michigan
has a chance to play baseball.
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Resolution #03198 July 31, 2003
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Resolution #03198 September 4, 2003
Moved by Wilson supported by Jam ian the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, KowaII, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0).
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, were
adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
00ES NOT REQUIRE COUP EXECUTIVE ACTION
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
September 4, 2003, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed theyt of tyie County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 4th day of September, 2003.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
