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7 <br /> 1 Thomas F. Cantrell 91922 784.54 <br /> 2 Joseph Mannino 89000727 104 .56 <br /> 3 Nettie M. Tapp 147547 254 .28 <br /> 4 Morgerine C. Terry 89001094 128.42 <br /> 5 Mary L. Turner 70447 15. 39 <br /> 6 John Thomas Austin, Jr. 89000064 166. 30 <br /> 7 <br /> 8 E. ENDORSEMENT LETTER - TJCOG REGIONAL IMAGE GUIDELINES <br /> 9 To approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of <br /> 10 endorsement in support of Triangle J's NEA grant application for the <br /> 11 Regional Image Guidelines project. <br /> 12 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 13 <br /> 14 VI. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS <br /> 15 A. PROCLAMATION - CHILDREN'S DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 16 Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by <br /> 17 Commissioner Marshall to proclaim October 14 as "Children's Day" in <br /> 18 Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. <br /> 19 The Proclamation is stated below: <br /> 20 <br /> 21 A PROCLAMATION <br /> 22 CHILDREN'S DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 23 - 1990 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 WHEREAS, the United States is blessed with an abundance of resources, <br /> 26 the greatest of which is our children. They are certainly <br /> 27 the most precious gift we have been given. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 WHEREAS, it is our responsibility to see that our children grow up in <br /> an environment of love and caring. In today's society they <br /> -- 31 face many challenges on the road to adulthood. They are <br /> 32.-- --called on to make tough choices at early ages. Violence and <br /> 33 drug abuse are but two of the challenges they face today. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 WHEREAS, Our nation' s future lies with today's children. Children <br /> 36 carry the promise of tomorrow. They should always feel cared <br /> 37 for and loved. Cooperation from the home, the school and the <br /> 38 --- community is needed to fulfill our responsibilities to young <br /> 39 children. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 WHEREAS, the County of Orange has a dedicated commitment to insure <br /> 42 that all children will reach their full physical, <br /> 43 intellectual and spiritual potential. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 WHEREAS, the County of Orange supports the efforts of the Orange <br /> 46 County Coalition for a Healthier Tomorrow for coordinating <br /> 47 a county-wide "Celebration of Children. " <br /> 48 <br /> 49 WHEREAS, this "Celebration of Children" is a time for the community <br /> 50 to demonstrate to children that we value, support, and <br /> 51 believe in them. <br /> 52 <br />