HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2009.03.26 - 9830Miscellaneous Resolution q09073
BY: Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Mattie McKinney Hatchett, District #10;
Christine Long, District #7; Helaine Zack, District #22; Marcia Gershenson, District #17;
Shelley G. Taub, District #16; Janet Jackson, District #21
RE: Board of Commissioners — Proclaiming March 2009 as Women's History Month in
Oakland County
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS National Women's History Month's roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from
New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions; and
WHEREAS international Women's Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn't until 1981 that
Congress established National Women's History Week to be commemorated the second week of
March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed
a resolution for Women's History Month, and the President has issued a proclamation; and
WHEREAS each year during Women's History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all
walks of life who have shaped this great Nation and have made significant contributions to the
quality of life shared by us all in Oakland County, and
WHEREAS women in Oakland County have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural
and social role in every sphere of life; and
WHEREAS Oakland County women have played a unique role throughout history by providing the
majority of the volunteer labor force; and
WHEREAS Oakland County women are particularly important in the establishment of early
charitable, philanthmpic and cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of
suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement,
the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements; and
WHEREAS Women's History Month provides a special opportunity to remember and thank the
women who have helped to shape our lives. It might be your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister,
teacher, neighbor, or friend; and
WHEREAS we also remember the women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving our
country with honor and distinction across the world; and
WHEREAS this year, in accordance with the theme, "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet,"
we pay particular tribute to the efforts of women in preserving and protecting the environment for
present and future generations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims the month of March 2009, as Women's History Month in Oakland County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins in expressing
our appreciation to women throughout Oakland County who are continuing this legacy of leadership
as entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, lawyers, artists, homemakers, caregivers and public
officials. We recognize the wonderful women throughout Oakland County who provide a solid
foundation for our society through their leadership, guidance and care to their loved ones which
strengthens our families and communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Michigan Women's Commission and the Women's
Commission for Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution,
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Resolution #09073 March 26, 2009
Moved by Douglas supported by Zack to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
#09073 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PROCLAIMING MARCH 2009 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
IN OAKLAND COUNTY
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Gosselin, Greimel. Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capella, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #09073 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PROCLAIMING MARCH 2009 AS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY carried,
Moved by Douglas supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long. McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capella, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell Gosselin. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
DOES INT ENE COUNTY EXECUIN AMON
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 March 26. 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 26th day of March, 2009.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk