HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2004.10.21 - 27652Miscellaneous Resolution # 04315
BY: Tom McMillin, County Commissioner, District #11
RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT NURSES ON CALL
PROGRAM-ABORTION PROVIDERS REFERRAL ASSISTANCE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Michigan and Oakland County have indicated
through referendum and legislation that they do not want their tax dollars to support abortion; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Health Department Nurses on Call Program directs
callers to abortion providers and non abortion providers; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners directs the Oakland County Health Department to cease directing callers or
visitors to abortion providing organizations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs
the Oakland County Health Department to provide to the Commission written policy stating that
the practice of referring callers to abortion providing facilities is prohibited.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. / (
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Resolution #04315 October 21, 2004
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee and the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.