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if <br /> r <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> HMZZBOROUGH,NORTH CAROLINA <br /> RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION <br /> For <br /> i <br /> WHEREAS, L.H.Fountain was elected to the North Carolina Senate in 1947,and after <br /> serving two terms,sought election to the United State House of Representa- <br /> tives and was elected by the voters of the Second District to that Office, <br /> where,since 1952,he has served his State and Nation for fifteen consecutive <br /> terms;and, <br /> WHEREAS, While in the House he helped establish the Advisory Commission on Inter- <br /> governmental Relations and served on the Presidential Advisory Commission <br /> on Federalism, the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on <br /> Government Operations,and,in addition,served as an effective watchdog for <br /> the public in health and consumer affairs;and, <br /> WHEREAS, L.H.Fountain has served the people of North Carolina in elective office since <br /> 1947 and in various public roles for over fifty years;and, <br /> WHEREAS, He has been a good friend of the Second Congressional District, serving <br /> Orange County faithfully and responsively since its inclusion in that District <br /> ten years ago. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners,acting <br /> on behalf of the citizens of Orange County,that the service,dedication,devo- <br /> tion and unceasing efforts of L. H.Fountain on behalf of his District, State <br /> and Nation are deeply appreciated. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners wishes for him <br /> and his family every happiness and good fortune in the years ahead and <br /> directs this Resolution be presented to L. H. Fountain,with a copy sent to <br /> the press.and the Resolution be spread on the Minutes of this meeting,this <br /> 4th day of January,1983. <br /> 'Richard E.Whitted Chair <br /> Ben Lloyd � � Member <br /> Shirley,E. a <br /> Member <br /> IN n Walker Member <br /> 1,41 <br /> Don Willhoit ¢ Member <br /> �. <br /> r Paulette Pri ten-Pond "erk <br />