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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2007.03.22 - 28459REPORT March 22, 2007 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: MR #07040 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY 2007 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07040 on March 12, 2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE General Government Committee Vote: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Miscellaneous Resolution # 07040 BY: Commissioner Eileen T. Kowa11, District #6 RE: Board of Commissioners - Support Our Troops Day 2007 TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Whereas, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #06027 that declared March 26, 2007 as Support Our Troops Day in Oakland County; and 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 1 1 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 30 th 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, 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 26th as Support Our Troops Day. Furthermore, it is her hope that March 26th 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, 2007, 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, 2007, 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. Be It Further Resolved, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges other counties, local governments and the State of Michigan to proclaim March 26th 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 forward 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. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. Commissioner Eileen T. KowaII District #6 Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr., Disfrict #2 Chairperson Chairperson gsm2 et,u2.4,4 ,L02 guke, _Commissioner Vincent .o Dis rict, #21 j _ Commissioner Tim Burns ct #19 ssioner David Coulter District #25 do Dis Ailtuit, sioner MarciAtBershenson 7 Commissioner Robert GiSsselin District #13 Corn Vic d, District #9 hissfOnerfrie Coleman jet #23 Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas Distr0.#12 1"// Commssioner,Michael . in Distriof ' - Commissioner District #11 C. Tim Greimel Commisfsioher Bradford C. Jacobsen District I Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton District #4 COnimissioner Ma District #10 ie atchett CommWoner Christine Long Dis$rict c r i. RAATV., 7/ issioner Jim Nash 'et #15 ict #15 p . CoRtlissiNn?" Jeff Potter -Omillissioar -Dave Woodward District #18 Commissioner Mike District #14 ' Commissioner ,Dyivid W. 7s aistrjet #14 / cftlmissioner Johp7V-5-Cott Zisbict #5 (1, frt ommissioner eorge W. Suarez District #24 Commissioner Helgine Zack District #22 E3 Resolution #07040 March 8, 2007 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. "MO* In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, -maml Michigan this 22nd day of March, 2007. 3/z7 /If) Resolution #07040 March 22, 2007 Moved by Rogers supported by Zack the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). I REV ARSE THE FOREGOING 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 March 22, 2007, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. Ruth Johnson, County Clerk'