HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2019.02.07 - 30980REQUESTING SUSPENSION OF THE BOARD RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION UNDER NEW BUSINESS MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #19029 BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #18; Penny Luebs, District#16; Michael Spisz, District #3; Gwen Markham, District #9; Eileen KowaII, District #6; William Miller, District #14, Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Christine Long, District #7; Gary McGillivray, District #20 bck...e.. Ensi- cA..; *4 Pi. IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING MARCH 2019 AS DEVELOPMENTALIK DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers encourage everyone to focus on the abilities of all; and WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities in Michigan share in all citizens' education, competitive employment and deserve to relax and enjoy their lives in a community setting of their choosing; and WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities make up nearly two (2%) percent of the state's population, about 180,000 Michigan children and adults in every county across our state; and WHEREAS more than 4,000 Oakland County residents currently receive specialty public mental health services provided by Oakland Community Health Network, Macomb Oakland Regional Center, and Community Living Services; and WHEREAS celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental disabilities can only serve to enrich the value of diversity in communities of Michigan and the County of Oakland; and WHEREAS we also recognize the significant contribution of the families of people with developmental disabilities for their caring commitment and their ongoing support that is essential to people leading a healthy, independent, and productive life in the community; and WHEREAS the most effective way to increase awareness is through equal and active participation in community activities with the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual's contribution; and WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental rights of all individuals, including those with disabilities, to equal opportunities to fully participate in the social, educational, political, economic and cultural mainstream of American society; and WHEREAS we celebrate the progress of modern programs which no longer confine persons with developmental disabilities and provide access with self-determination to independent living; and WHEREAS March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by previous actions of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Michigan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins with the Oakland Community Health Network, Macomb Oakland Regional Center, and Community Living Services in recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We call upon our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and schools to come together in a culture of reciprocal respect and opportunity that fosters hope and improved quality of life for all individuals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland Community Health Network. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Are7L-- Commissioner Heldirle Zack District #18 -Pt/44,M 19 Commissiciner Penny Luebs District #16 Commissioner William Miller District #14 I ,WAH Commissioner Gwen Markham District #9 73J-5'co--
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Resolution #19029 February 7, 2019 Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19209 — Board of Commissioners — Recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #19209 — Board of Commissioners — Recognizing March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County carried. Moved by Zack seconded by Gingell the resolution be adopted. Vote on resolution: AYES: KowaII, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted. GERALD D. POISSON CHIEF DEPUTY' COUNTY EXECUTIVE ACTING PURSUANT TO MCI_ 45.559A(71 STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lisa Brown, 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 February 7, 2019, 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 7th day of February, 2019. i;e4yee___} Lisa Brown, Oakland County