HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2020.10.21 - 33781MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20469
BY: Commissioners Janet Jackson, District #21; Angela Powell, District #10; Michael Spisz, District #3;
Gary McGillivray, District #20; Penny Luebs, District 16; Kristen Nelson, District #5; Helaine Zack, District
#18; Gwen Markham, District#9; Shelley Taub, District#12; Bob Hoffman, District#2; William Miller, District
#14; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Christine Long, District #7; Nancy
Quarles, District #17; Philip Weipert, District #8; and David Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2020 AS NATIONAL DISABILITY
EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS National Disability Employment Awareness Month brings to light the immeasurable
contributions that Americans with disabilities make to our workforce; and
WHEREAS their achievements strengthen our economy and communities but also exemplifies the power
of every American to help shape the future of our country and local communities; and
WHEREAS it is essential that we recommit to advancing an American workforce where everyone can fully
pursue their potential; and
WHEREAS 30 years ago in 1990, the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was a landmark
civil rights legislation that increased access and opportunity for people with disabilities across society,
including the workplace; and
WHEREAS since then, great strides have been made to create a more inclusive workforce and to secure
a future of purpose for every American; and
WHEREAS with these advancements there are more opportunities as there are 61 million individuals with
disabilities in the workforce; and
WHEREAS with emerging technologies that enable individuals with disabilities to work in new ways and in
new environments, it increases the opportunities for those with disabilities to access and advance in the
workplace; and
WHEREAS there is still progress to be made, additional initiatives and accommodations are essential to
build a more disability -inclusive employment landscape for sustaining careers for individuals with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS together, we can continue to advance and promote an inclusive workforce in which everyone
can provide for themselves and their families, achieve their dreams, and enjoy prosperity; and
WHEREAS let us recognize every day the achievements, talents and skills of individuals with disabilities
as we celebrate the 75'h year of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 30'h year of the
Americans with Disability Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners values the
contributions and skills of individuals with disabilities and recognizes October 2020 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all employers
to promote and engage in supportive employment of individuals with disabilities and to recognize the
contributions, skills, and talents they bring to the workforce.
Chairperson, I move the adoption a foregoing resolution.
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Commissioner Michael Spisz Commissione Gary McGillivray
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Commis i ner Penny Luebs Commissioner Kristen Nelson
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REQUESTING SUSPENSION
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Resolution #20469 October 21, 2020
Moved by Jackson seconded by Long to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #20469
— Board of Commissioners — Recognizing October 2020 as National Disability Employment Awareness
Month in Oakland County.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #20469 — Board of Commissioners — Recognizing October 2020 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Jackson seconded by Nelson the resolution be adopted
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert. (17)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Long seconded by Weipert to add the names of all Commissioners who voted in favor as co-
sponsors of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to add the names of all Commissioners who voted in
favor as cc -sponsors of the resolution carried.
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1 HEREBY AFPROVETHIS ISESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
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 October 21,
2020, 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 Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 21st day of October, 2020,
Lisa Brown, Oakland County