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COUNTY MICHIGAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 3, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-36
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz, Marcia Gershenson. David Woodward. Michael Gingell, Charles Cavell, Eileen
Kowall, Yolanda Smith Charles, William Miller I11. Chuck Moss, Karen Joliat, Thomas Kuhn, Janet Jackson,
Jatiigm Nelson, Adam Kochenderfer, Philip Weipert, Penny Luebs, Gary McGillivray, Kristen Nelson. Christine
Long, Gwen Markham
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - Resolution Recognizing February 2022 as Oxford Strong Month
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS on November 30. 2021, Oxford High School was gripped by tragedy after 4 students lost their
lives in a school shooting; and
WHEREAS this tragedy was felt throughout the community and across the State and country. bringing
communities together: and
WHEREAS it is critical in time of a tragedy to ensure that victims feel connected to their communities in the
aftermath of mass violence and that they have ongoing support available to them; and
WHEREAS following this tragedy, the phrase "Oxford Strong" was adopted: and
WHEREAS the goal of "Oxford Strong" is to help the community heal together, rebuild and enhance their
social connections and community support: and
WHEREAS in an effort of continued support, February 2022 has been declared "Oxford Strong Month" by the
Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA): and
WHEREAS the "Oxford Strong" slogan has been a phrase that many have used to rally in support of those
impacted by the tragic Oxford High School shooting, including students, families, teachers, first responders,
medical personnel, and the community as a whole; and
«TIEREAS communities across the state are encouraged to sholy their support at "Oxford Strong" sporting
events during the month of February.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports this
show of unity for the students, families. teachers, and communities affected by the Oxford High School tragedy-
and herebv recognizes February 2022 as Oxford Strong Month.
Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Michael Spisz, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Charles Cavell, Eileen Kowall, Yolanda Smith Charles,
William Miller III, Chuck Moss, Karen Joliat, Thomas Kuhn, Janet Jackson, Jawun Nelson, Adam
Kochenderfer, Philip Weipert, Penny Luebs, Gary McGillivray, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Gwen
Markham.
Date: February 11, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
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Date: February 11, 2022
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
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Date: Feb
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Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-02-03 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Conunissioner Michael Spisz seconded by Conunissioner Michael Gingell to adopt the attached
Resolution: Recognizing February 2022 as Oxford Strong Montle.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell. Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen KoNvall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, GNven Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn. Chuck Moss, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Snnith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary
McGillivray, Robert Hoffman (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 hue and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Cormnissioners on February 3, 2022,
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.
Lisa Brown, Oaklmrd Cmmti, Clerk/Register of Deeds