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COUNTY MICHIGAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 3, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-24
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - Resolution Designating Februan} 17, 2022, as National Random Acts
of Kindness Day in Oakland County
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS in 1982, with a simple gesture. Anne Herbert scrawled the words "practice rmidom nets of
kindness and senseless acts of beauty" on a place mat in the restaurant she worked; and
WHEREAS these heartwarming words have spread across America, as they give us hope; and
WHEREAS on February 17th we recognize and celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day; and
WHEREAS it is celebrated by individuals. groups and organizations, Nationwide. to encourage acts of
kindness: and
WHEREAS this day is a favorite day to many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing simple Acts of
Kindness — Smile, Hold a door open, Clive an honest compliment, Offer help to someone, Be a good listener,
Treat someone to a coffee or tea, Compliment a co-worker or stranger, Thank someone who you appreciate:
detr of kindness are Endless; and
WHEREAS scientific evidence shows us the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving
or even witnessing kindness. Acts of Kindness boosts happiness, decreases stress, increases serotonin, and
inspires more kindness; and
NVHEREAS Random Acts of Kindness may seem insignificant, such as a stranger helping another stranger, yet
it can irnpact the rest of someone's life kvith this small gesture: and
WHEREAS when we tune into kindness happening around us. the day seems a little bit brighter and the week
seems a little more manageable; and
WHEREAS everyone can use more kindness in their lives, be a world changer every day, be kind and give
hope, as even the smallest Act of Kindness can change a life.
NO«' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes February
17, 2022, as National Random Acts of Kindness Day in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Cormnissioners encourages everyone to explore the good of
Random Acts of Kindness and make kindness an everyday norm.
Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Penny Luebs
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Date: February 07, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
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Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive Il
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Date: February 11, 2022
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-01-25 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board
2022-02-03 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Gary McGillivray seconded by Commissioner Philip Weipert to adopt the attached
Resolution: Designating February 17, 2022, as National Random Acts of Kindness Day in Oakland County.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long. Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham. Angela Powell. Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell. Pennv Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffinan (20)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
The Motion Passed.
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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 Februaiy 3, 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 Thursday, February 3, 2022,
LisaBrowti, OaklarrdCormtYClerk/RegisterafDeeds