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A. PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 3-9, 1996 AS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK <br />IN ORANGE COUNTY <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br />approve the resolution as stated below: <br />A PROCLAMATION <br />FOR <br />SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK <br />MARCH 3 -9, 1996 <br />WHEREAS, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. has proclaimed the week of <br />March 3 through March 9, 1996 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is vulnerable to severe weather, including the devastation <br />of tornadoes, and <br />WHEREAS, The devastation of the tornado on November 23, 1992, is still easily <br />remembered, and <br />WHEREAS, The need for citizens to learn more about tornadoes and how to protect <br />themselves should be emphasized, <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby <br />designate the week of March 3 through March 9, 1996, as <br />SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK <br />and encourage all citizens to learn more about tornadoes and be aware of <br />the dangers of severe weather, especially during the spring season. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />B. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve the proclamation for "Women's History Month" as stated below: <br />THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION TO <br />THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: <br />WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to <br />the growth and strength of our Nation; <br />WHEREAS, American women have stepped into the public arena to address social and political issues that <br />affected the quality of life for both their families and the larger community; <br />WHEREAS, these contributions have been historically overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaching <br />and study of American history; and <br />WHEREAS, women in Orange County have made and continue to make significant historical contributions to <br />our community, state, and nation, <br />NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, proclaim the month of March, 1996 as <br />WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH <br />and commend this observance to Orange County citizens.