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REPORT (MISC. 103214) September 4, 2003
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #03214— BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF THE PRESIDENT'S POSITION REGARDING MARRIAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#03214 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:
AYES: Patterson, Webster, Bullard, Knollenberg, KowaII, Potter
NAYS: Coulter, Scott, Hatchett
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03214
BY: Charles E. Palmer, District # 19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S
POSITION REGARDING MARRIAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the traditional definition of marriage has been the subject of national discussion, resulting in
the President of the United States, George W. Bush, presenting his views in support of traditional
marriage as part of his policies; and
WHEREAS, while President George W. Bush has stated that America must remain a welcoming
country and that Americans should not be polarized on the issue of homosexuality, President Bush
has also stated that the Country should not compromise its fundamental beliefs that marriage is
defined strictly as a union between a man and a woman and that his office is reviewing alternatives
to codify such fundamental beliefs; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal
recognition of same-sex marriages and allowed states to ignore same-sex unions licensed
elsewhere; and
WHEREAS Michigan law and statutes provide that marriage is inherently a unique relationship between
one man and one woman and supports the President's policies; and
WHEREAS, as a matter of public policy, Michigan recognizes that it has a compelling interest in
encouraging, supporting, and protecting marriage to promote, among other goals, the stability and welfare
of society, its families, and its children. Any union contracted between individuals of the same sex is not
a marriage in this State; and
WHEREAS a constitutional amendment may more properly reflect Michigan's commitment to and
compelling interest in promoting the traditional institution of marriage for the betterment of our society;
and
WHEREAS the people of Oakland County have the right to voice their feelings on an issue that so
fundamentally affects the fabric and social foundation of our families and communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
President of the United States, George W. Bush, and the definition of marriage as exclusively between
one man and one woman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports placing an
amendment to the Michigan State Constitution, securing the definition of marriage as exclusively between
one man and one woman, before the vote of the people of the State of Michigan.
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Resolution #03214 August 14, 2003
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
Resolution #03214 September 4, 2003
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Scott supported by Hatchett the resolution be recommitted to the General Government
Committee for further consideration.
Discussion followed.
Vote to recommit:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Law, Patterson, Scott, Suarez, Zack. (8)
NAYS: Knollenberg, KowaII, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Potter, Rogers,
Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted, therefore, the motion to recommit failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: KowaII, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Webster, Wilson,
Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (14)
NAYS: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Middleton, Moss, Rogers, Suarez, Zack, Coulter,
Gregory. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the resolution was adopted.
DOES NOT REIN WY EXECUTIVE AC1101
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 the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 4th day of September, 2003.