HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2006.05.11 - 28239MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 106098
#BY: Commissioner Eric Wilson - District # 3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER WEEK — MAY 14-20, 2006
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Oakland County Sheriffs Office play an essential role in safeguarding
the rights and freedoms of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of the Oakland County Sheriffs Office
recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property by protecting them against
violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression;
and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Oakland County Sheriffs Office unceasingly provide a vital public
service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon all
citizens of Oakland County and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week
of May 14 - 20, 2006, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our
people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and
loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so
doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to call upon all citizens of Oakland County to observe Monday, May 15,
2006, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their
courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become
disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen
heroes.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, COMMASIONER, DISTRICT 43
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Resolution #06098 May 11, 2006
Moved by Wilson supported by Jamian to suspend the rules to bring Miscellaneous Resolution #06098 —
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
WEEK — MAY 14-20, 2006 before the Board for immediate consideration.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, KowaII, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Miscellaneous Resolution #06098 was before the Board.
Moved by Wilson supported by Jam ian the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, KowaII, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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 May 11, 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 11th day of May, 2006.