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2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION <br /> For <br /> Rebecca Clark <br /> WHEREAS, Rebecca Clark worked tirelessly to promote and provide social <br /> justice in the Orange County Community; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark ensured the democratic process by registering <br /> countless individuals to vote; helping the house-bound and disabled to <br /> cast ballots; and overseeing the voter rolls at the Lincoln Precinct for <br /> several decades; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark was a pioneer who confronted racist hiring practices <br /> and broke down racial barriers in the workplace and advocated for <br /> workers' rights for working class people throughout our community <br /> and particularly on the UNC campus; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark instilled in the young people around her a passion for <br /> social justice, strong faith and community action; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark was integral in uniting the Chapel Hill community <br /> behind Howard Lee and getting out the vote to elect him the first <br /> African-American mayor of a predominantly white Southern town; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark utilized the political system and community action to <br /> truly improve the lives of the disenfranchised, the discriminated <br /> against and the downtrodden; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark served as a beacon and touchstone for so many who <br /> today provide valued community and public service as elected officials, <br /> advocates and activists working for social justice; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners hereby recognize Rebecca Clark and express great <br /> appreciation to Mrs. Clark for the invaluable contributions she made during <br /> her long life. <br /> THIS THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009. <br /> VALERIE FOUSHEE, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />