2001 - Saginaw County

Board of Commissioners September 18, 2001
land, and especially now to the President of the United States,
the members of Congress, and all those who administer and judge
the laws. Help them to serve the people according to Your holy
will. Amen."
Moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as proofread and
corrected by the Clerk.
AUDIENCES
Chair Fish called on Commissioner Collison who noted the flags she
distributed today were provided by Saginaw Public Libraries. The
Chair asked her to thank the Library on behalf of the Board.
Commissioner Foxx entered the meeting, followed by Commissioner
Smith.
Clerk Schultz called on Kathryn Rood and Lorraine Corl, Jury
Commission members, who voiced their objections to reductions in
the Jury Commission budget, as well as, concerns about how the
work will be done. The Chair asked Controller McGill to comment.
He responded that the Clerk's Office is expected to absorb the
work, and together they are moving forward with the transition.
He was confident that cost savings had been achieved and that what
needs to be done, will be done.
Chair Fish introduced the Special Resolution of Support included
in the Board Packet.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
In response to the horrific acts of terrorism that occurred on
September 11, 2001 the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners
adopts this resolution.
WHEREAS, The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners express
our grief and anger over the terrorist acts that took place on
Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
WHEREAS, We support the President of the United States and
our Leaders in defending against additional attacks and finding
all perpetrators to bring them to justice.
WHEREAS, We extend our deepest sympathy to the victims and
all those suffering as a result of this catastrophe.
WHEREAS, We commend the emergency personnel and volunteers
who are working night and day to recover and restore.
WHEREAS, We thank the newsmedia for keeping us informed by
reporting in a professional manner.
WHEREAS, We encourage our residents to carry on with the
regular activities of their lives and to assist in the aftermath
of this disaster in ways they are able.
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