HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2004.03.31 - 27394Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution ) m ,
April 1, 2004
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04 09 1
BY: Tom McMillin, County Commissioner-District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5029
BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2003, Representative Susan Tabor introduced HB 5029 to make Michigan the
40th State to allow dove hunting; and
WHEREAS, doves have been considered a game bird for more than 70 years and are presently hunted in 39
of the 48 contiguous States; and
WHEREAS, one of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' goals is to encourage a business friendly
atmosphere in our County; and
WHEREAS, the hunting and tourism industries are staples of Michigan's economy; and
WHEREAS, Michigan loses tens-of-thousands of dollars annually to neighboring States as hunters cross
our borders to pursue dove hunting elsewhere.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
support the adoption of HB 5029 and urges the Michigan Legislature to approve this Bill in support of dove
hunting, and override any veto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby encourage
the Governor of the State of Michigan to support and sign HB 5029.
Resolution #04091 April 1, 2004
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.