HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2009.03.05 - 9851Miscellaneous Resolution # 09044
BY: Commissioners Michael J. Gingell, District #3, and Helaine Zack, District #22
RE: Board of Commissioners — Recognizing March 2009 as Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month in Oakland County
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS each individual has inherent strengths, an infinite capacity to learn, the ability to make
contributions, and to participate in and enhance their local communities: and
WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities in Michigan share these traits with the state's
other ten million residents and also share the right to live the life they choose as it relates to their
education, jobs, recreation, and homes; and
WHEREAS we recognize the fundamental concepts regarding the rights of individuals With
disabilities, and indeed for all individuals, including: self-determination, independent living, and the
opportunity to be included and fully participate in the social, educational, political, economic, and
cultural mainstream of American society; and
WHEREAS people with developmental disabilities make up nearly two percent of the state's
population; and
WHEREAS families of people with developmental disabilities are recognized for their caring
commitment and ongoing support that are essential to leading a healthy, independent and
productive life; and
WHEREAS celebrating the abilities and contributions of people with developmental disabilities can
only serve to enrich the value of diversity in communities of Michigan, and the County of Oakland;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority has adopted a proclamation
recognizing March 2009 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
declares and recognizes March 2009 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland
County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins with the
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority in calling upon our citizens, governmental
agencies, busirre6sub dl dl.,I1CJUIS U iat together unite together to build a culture of reciprocal respect
and opportunity that fosters hope and improved quality of life for each individual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Resolution #09044 March 5, 2009
Moved by Gingell supported by Zack to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION
#09044 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING MARCH 2009 AS DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Rums, Capella, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gingell, Gosselin. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #09044 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNIZING MARCH 2009 AS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY carried.
Moved by Zack supported by Gingell the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad,
Schwartz, Scott, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Cabello, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin, Greimel. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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 5, 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 5th day of March, 2009.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk