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<br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
<br />RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR
<br />COMMISSIONER MOSES CAREY, JR.
<br />WHEREAS, the residents of Orange County elected Moses Carey, Jr., to the Board of
<br />County Commissioners in 1984 and re-elected him in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004;
<br />and,
<br />WHEREAS, Moses Carey, Jr., was elected Chair of the Board of Commissioners by his
<br />peers in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2005, and 2007; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Moses has proven himself to be a dedicated and effective public servant
<br />who has gained the admiration and respect of all who have known him in both the public
<br />and private sectors; and
<br />WHEREAS, Moses was involved in many decisions affecting the character of the
<br />community, each time exhibiting sound judgment, patience, and concern for the health,
<br />safety and welfare of the residents of Orange County in his decision-making process;
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Orange County Commissioner, Moses Carey, Jr.,
<br />has shared his talent for leadership and public service through his work on numerous
<br />committees, boards, and task forces including the Mental Health Board (OPC), the
<br />Board of Health,
<br />JOCCA (Joint Orange Chatham Community Action Agency), Orange- Chatham Justice
<br />Partnership Board, NCACC President in 1993-94 and active in both NCACC and NACo
<br />committees, Animal Services Advisory Board, design committee for the Animal Shelter,
<br />the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees, and the Ten Year Plan to
<br />End Homelessness Executive Committee, among others; and
<br />WHEREAS, through his tireless service he demonstrated leadership, wisdom, creativity,
<br />and community spirit -all tempered with common sense, good humor, and an
<br />approachable and open demeanor -thus enhancing County services and improving
<br />Orange County's unique quality of life; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners desire, on behalf of
<br />themselves, other County officials and employees, and the residents of Orange County,
<br />to express to Moses Carey, Jr., their deep appreciation and gratitude for the services
<br />rendered by him to the County over the past 24 years.
<br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Orange County Board of Commissioners
<br />offers Moses our very best wishes for success, happiness, prosperity and good health in
<br />his future endeavors.
<br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Mr. Carey, with a copy
<br />sent to the press, and that the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
<br />This the first day of December 2008.
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