HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.10.13 - 34918BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 13, 2021
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-392
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary
McGillivray, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen
Johat, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David Woodward,
Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: Recognizing October 2021 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Oakland
County
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
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 31 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 76th year of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 31 st 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 2021 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, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Kristen Nelson, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary McGillivray, Charles Moss, Philip
Weipert, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Penny Luebs, Gwen
Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael
Gingell, Marcia Gershenson.
1 Date: October 13, 2021
David Woodward, Commissioner
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Date: October 14, 2021
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2021-10-05 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board
2021-10-13 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Gary McGillivray seconded by Commissioner Christine Long to adopt the attached
Resolution: Recognizing October 2021 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Oakland
County.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip
Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L.
Kochenderfer, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman (19)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Commissioner Miller III, Commissioner Gingell (2)
The Motion Passed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, 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 13, 2021,
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 on Friday, October 13, 2021.
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Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds