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Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our communities to help make <br />Orange County a better place to live; and, <br />Whereas, volunteers are an invaluable asset to Orange County departments and agencies and their <br />service contributes to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of government operations; and, <br />Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic process by <br />volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and, <br />Whereas, during April the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will show ifs appreciation to <br />its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with a commemorative gift with the inscription "Thank you for <br />being an Orange County Volunteer -Protecting And Preserving -People, Resources and Quality of Life - <br />You Count!" <br />!flow Therefore, Let if be Reso!vedthat the Board of County Commissioners sincerely thanks its <br />volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the citizens of Orange <br />County and hereby recognizes the week of April 22-28, 2001 as <br />This, the 3~d day of April 2001. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY <br />c. County Government Week Proclamation <br />The Board considered proclaiming the week of April 22-28 as Orange County Government <br />Week. <br />Management Analyst Sharon Hinton presented this proclamation. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br />approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK <br />APRIL 22-28, 2001 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the National <br />Association of Counties have urged citizens across the state and the nation to <br />learn more about county government's role in our lives; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County government has served the citizens of the County since 1752 and <br />places its emphasis on addressing citizens' concerns and needs; and <br />WHEREAS, The elected and appointed officials of Orange County take pride in serving the <br />citizens in the County and ensuring that each citizen knows he or she counts; and <br />WHEREAS, County government provides a wide range of services including public safety, <br />community planning, and human services, which have a direct impact on citizens; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, Citizens may learn about county services and resources through outreach efforts <br />provided by County officials. <br />