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■ <br /> 2 <br /> service but she was told that the CAT buses could not pick them up. She had <br /> previously been told that anyone could ride the CAT buses if they have the <br /> funds. She said she is struggling to stay open and asked that the Board <br /> please consider the small business person in setting fees. <br /> John Link will look into both of these concerns and report back to <br /> the Board. <br /> PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the public charge. <br /> III. BOARD COMMENTS <br /> Commissioner Insko announced that the 1-40/Old 86 Study Committee will <br /> be sending out information to members of the other governing boards to keep <br /> them updated on their progress. <br /> IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT -- NONE <br /> V. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS <br /> A. PROCLAMATION OF WOMEN'S EQUAL I TY DIY <br /> Aimee Tattersall, incoming Chair of the Commission for Women, told <br /> about the activities they have planned for Women's Equality Day. She read the <br /> proclamation. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Willhoit to approve the proclamation as stated below: <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the <br /> United States was ratified; and <br /> WHEREAS, the amendment reads as follows: <br /> "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be <br /> denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account <br /> of sex"; and <br /> WHEREAS, the power of the vote is the gateway to continued improvements in <br /> the status of women and all peoples; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Commission for Women advises the citizens and the <br /> Board of Commissioners of Orange County of the status of women in <br /> Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, that status continues to be unequal, especially economically and <br /> politically; and <br /> WHEREAS, women make significant contributions economically, politically and <br /> in innumerable ways to Orange County, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims <br />