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~~~ WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on February 22, 1988 for the purpose o£ designating and incorporating the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element o£ the Comprehensive Plan: and WHEREAS, public hearings on the Master Recreation and Parks Plan were conducted on November 23, 19$7, February 22, 19$$, April 19, 19$8, and May 2, 1988; and WHEREAS, following conclusion o£ the public hearings and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners wishes to designate the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board o£ Commissioners that: 1. The Master Recreation and Parks Flan (Chapters l-7, exclusive of any reference to the capital improvements funding program) is hereby adopted and designated as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County. N.C. Adopted this 5th day o£ July, 1988. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. Proclamation of July as Recreation and Parks Month Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to proclaim July as Recreation and Parks Month as stated below: PROCLAMATION OF "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, positive leisure experiences are vital to goad physical and mental health, and enhance the quality of life for all people; and Whereas, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the benefits derived to the County by offering these leisure experiences; and Whereas, the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department offers programs encompassing a multitude of activities that can result in personal accomplishment, self-satisfaction and Family unity for all citizens, regardless of their background, ability, level or age; and Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to encourage and endorse the concept of "July as National Recreation and Parks Month" in Orange County; and Whereas, Governor Martin has proclaimed "July is National Recreation and Parks Month" in North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY.