HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2009.07.15 - 9786Miscellaneous Resolution #09143
BY: Commissioners Christine Long, District #7, John Scott, District #5, Tim Burns, District #19
RE: Board of Commissioners — Recognizing National Recreation and Parks Month in
Oakland County
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the mission of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is to provide all
residents of Oakland County with recreational, leisure, and learning experiences, parks, open
spaces, and facilities, resulting in a comprehensive county park system that enhances the quality of
life; and
WHEREAS parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities for young
people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation generates opportunities for people to come together and
experience a sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and •
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities, socialization, and
stress-reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural centers, and
historic sites make communities attractive and desirable places to live, work, play, and visit, in a
manner that contributes to our ongoing economic vitality; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the
entire community, which positively impacts upon the social, economic, health, and ernironmental
quality of our community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims July as Recreation and Parks Month in Oakland County and encourages all citizens to
celebrate healthy, active lifestyles by participating in their choice of recreation and park activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Resolution #09143 July 15, 2009
Moved by Scott supported by Burns to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
#09143 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZING NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
IN OAKLAND COUNTY.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray,
Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott. Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns.
Capella, Coleman, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #09143 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING NATIONAL RECREATION AND
PARKS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY carried.
Moved by Scott supported by Burns the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gingelr, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash,
Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capella, Coleman,
Douglas, Gershenson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
ACTING PURSUANT TO 1973 PA 139
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I. Ruth Johnson, 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 July 15, 2009, 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 County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 15th day of July, 2009.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk