HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2006.03.09 - 28215March 9, 2006
REPORT MR #06027
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
RE: MR #06027 Board of Commissioners — Support Our Troops Day
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed MR #06027 on February 27,
2006 Reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
014,
General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Long and Crawford absent
Miscellaneous Resolution # 06027
BY: Commissioners Eileen T. Kowa11, District #6, Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2, Eric Coleman, District #23,
David Coulter, District #25, Hugh D. Crawford, District #9, Sue Ann Douglas, District #12, Marcia
Gershenson, District #17, Vincent Gregory, District #21, Manic Hatchett, District 410, Greg Jamian,
District #16, Christine Long, District #7, Tim Melton, District #11, Thomas F. Middleton, District #4,
William D. Molnar, District #13, Chuck Moss, District #20, Jim Nash, District #15, Charles E. Palmer,
District #19, William R. Patterson, District #1, Jeff Potter, District #8, Mike Rogers, District #14, John
A. Scott, District #5, George W. Suarez, District #24, Eric S. Wilson, District #3, Dave Woodward,
District #18, Helaine Zack, District #22
RE: Board of Commissioners - Support Our Troops Day
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Whereas, it was through the brave and noble efforts of our Forefathers that the United States of America first
gained freedom and became a sovereign nation. Since the American Revolution and throughout our country's
history many wars have been fought; many battles have been waged; and many lives have been lost in order to
protect our country and our cherished freedom; and
Whereas, in 1938, Congress proclaimed November 11 th to be Armistice Day and in 1954, changed the name to
Veterans' Day to honor all who have fought bravely in America's wars; and
Whereas, in 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, officially
proclaimed the 30th day of May to be Memorial Day, in honor of those fine men and women who have given
their lives in service to our country; and
Whereas, in order to continually protect our cherished freedom we must always maintain armed forces and be
ever vigilant against threats to our nation. For this reason, thousands of American troops are currently stationed
around the world on peacekeeping missions, as well as fighting the war on terrorism. They spend months and
years away from family and friends. Many endure incredibly harsh living conditions. Moreover, these brave
Americans put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe, knowing full-well they may be making the ultimate
sacrifice; and
Whereas, our active troops are remembered along with veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans' Day; however,
there is no day set aside specifically to honor the men and women who are presently serving our country. These
brave men and women, as well as their families, deserve to know that we appreciate all of the sacrifices they are
making for this country; and
Whereas, Alexandra McGregor, a student at Waterford Kettering High School, has initiated a Candlelight
Recognition to Support Our Troops at Waterford Kettering on March 26, 2006. It is the ultimate goal of
Alexandra McGregor to get our whole nation to observe five minutes of silence at 6:00 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, in honor and appreciation of our American soldiers currently serving around the world. Alexandra also
encourages state and local governments to proclaim March 26 th as Support Our Troops Day. Furthermore, it is
her hope that March 26 th could be officially established by the Federal Government as Support Our Troops Day.
Now Therefore Be it Resolved, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, with thanks and recognition
for our active-duty armed forces, wholeheartedly proclaims March 26. 2006, to be Support Our Troops Day in
Oakland County.
Be It Further Resolved, that residents of Oakland County are respectfully requested to pause for five minutes
at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2006, to reflect with grateful hearts on the sacrifices being made by our servicemen
and women in order to preserve our freedom and our way of life.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages schools, churches,
associations, and local governments to organize and promote ceremonies on March 26 th, in observance of
Support Our Troops Day.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resol
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Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton
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Commissioner Christine Long
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Be It Further Resolved, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges other counties, local
governments and the State of Michigan to proclaim March 26 th as Support Our Troops Day.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners also urges the United States
Government to officially declare March 26 th as National Support Our Troops Day.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forwarded copies of this adopted
resolution to Waterford Kettering High School, the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the President of the United States, the Oakland County delegation to the
United States House and Senate, the Michigan Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties,
and the Oakland County lobbyists.
Conlinissioner Jim Nash
District #15
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District #8
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Commission& George W. Suarez
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Comthissioner Mike Raers
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Commissioner Eric S. Wilson
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Resolution #06027 February 2, 2006
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Resolution #06027
Moved by KowaII supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kowall supported by Patterson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, KowaII, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
March 9, 2006
I HEREBY APPROVE DE FIEONS AMON
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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 March 9, 2006, 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 9th day of March, 2006.
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R h John F. n, County Clerk