HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2022.06.23 - 37449BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 23, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-251 '
Sponsored By: Gary McGillivray, Penny Luebs. Kristen Nelson. Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles.
Marcia Gershenson, Michael Gingell, Robert Hoffman, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Adam Kochenderfer, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Gwen Markham. William Miller III, Chuck Moss, Angela Powell, Michael Spisz,
Philip Weipert, David Woodward
Parks & Recreation - Resolution Recognizing July 2022 as National Parkand Recreation Month
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities evemvlrere, including in Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS for more than 50 years. the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been dedicated
to its mission to provide all residents with quality recreation experiences that encourage healthy lifestyles.
support economic prosperity, promote the protection of natural resources and enhance the quality of life
throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation programming creates opportunities for people to come together and
experience a sense of community through recreational pursuits while also offering a welcome respite from fast -
paced, high-tech lifestyles; and -
WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health and
increases cognitive performance and well-being; and
WHEREAS parks, playgrounds, trails, beaches. nature centers and open spaces make communities more
attractive and desirable places to live, work, play and visit, which contributes to their ongoing economic health
and resiliency; and '
WHEREAS the many programs, services and educational opportunities that parks and recreation professionals
provide are vital for our communities because they protect natural resources, help people of all ages to live
healthier. more active lives and support the physical, emotional and social well-being of our residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to
promote building strong. vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to
recognize the hundreds of thousands of parks and recreation professionals. employees and volunteers that
provide exceptional programming and maintain our beautiful parks.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners proclaims July
2022 as Park and Recreation Month and encourages all citizens to celebrate healthy. active lifestyles by
participating in their choice of recreation and park activities.
Chairperson, the following C'onunissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Gary McGillivray, Penny
Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Gingell,
Robert Hoffman, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat,, Adam Kochenderfer, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Chuck floss, Angela Powell, Michael Spisz, Philip Weipert, David
N170odward.
ad-- Date: June 23, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
d(�rQ
o)'� Date: June 24, 2022
Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive Il
tj Date: June 30 2022
Lisa Brown, County Clerk/ Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-06-23 Full Board - Request to suspend the Board Rules for immediate consideration under New Business
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Gary McGillivray seconded by Commissioner Christine Long to adopt the attached
Resolution: Recognizing July 2022 as National Park and Recreation Month,
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell. 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, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffinan, Adam
Kochenderfer (19 )
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
None
STATE OF MIC'HIGAN)
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 C'onunissioners on Jane 23, 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, June 23, 2022.
Lisa Brown, Oakland Comm, Clerk:' Register of Deeds