HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2005.09.22 - 28051Miscellaneous Resolution #05 231_
BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #17 and William R. Patterson, District #1
RE: Board of Commissioners - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages,
income levels and sexes, and shatters families and communities; and
WHEREAS in the United States, over 1,800 women are murdered as a result of domestic
violence every year; and
WHEREAS three out of five Michigan women are affected by domestic violence; and
WHEREAS thousands of individuals in Oakland County are impacted by domestic violence
each year; and
WHEREAS domestic violence and abuse of family members can take many forms,
including physical, sexual, emotional and psychological battering where abusers use
intimidation, threats, isolation and a variety of other behaviors to maintain fear and power;
and
WHEREAS domestic violence can be prevented with the development of educational
programs. Every citizen has the ability to aid and assist those suffering from domestic
abuse and let victims know that support is available through shelters, hotlines and other
services; and
WHEREAS domestic violence is a tremendous concern among community leaders, police,
judges, advocates, healthcare workers and concerned Americans as they work together
across the nation to develop solutions to this serious problem and to implement services
that will improve our responses when it occurs; and
WHEREAS Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to increase education and
intervention efforts to improve public awareness of the severity of the crime and to help
prevent violence and reduce the related costs to society.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby proclaim the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that October 13th be recognized as Purple Ribbon day, a
day dedicated to spreading the message that domestic violence will not be tolerated in our
communities by supporters wearing purple ribbon and clothing.
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BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners applauds
the efforts organizations, such as Help A gainst Violent Encounters Now (HAVEN) for their
dedication to eliminating domestic violence throu gh treatment and prevention services
across Oakland County and surrounding communities.
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners re quests
the Oakland County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the 61 cities,
villages and townships in Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoin g Resolution.
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Resolution #05231 September 22, 2005
Moved by Gershenson supported by Patterson the rules be suspended to bring Miscellaneous Resolution
#05231 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH before the Board
for immediate consideration.
Vote on suspension of the rules:
AYES: Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatched, Jamian, KowaII, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar,
Moss. (22)
NAYS: None.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the rules were suspended and Miscellaneous Resolution #05231
was before the Board.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, KowaII, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss,
Nash. (22)
NAYS: None.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Resolution was adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE F01E60110 RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, 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 22, 2005, 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 22nd day of September, 2005.
Ruth o nson, County Clerk