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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br />SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK <br />February 18 -24, 2001 <br />WHEREAS, Governor Michael F. Easley has proclaimed the week of February 18 -24, 2001 as <br />Severe Weather Awareness Week, and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is vulnerable to severe weather, including the devastation of <br />tornadoes, and <br />WHEREAS, Tornadoes occur in North Carolina each year, and <br />WHEREAS, The need for citizens to learn more about tornadoes and how to protect <br />themselves should be emphasized, <br />NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of <br />February 18 through 24, 2001, as "Be Safe at School, at Work and at Home" <br />Severe Weather Awareness Week, and encourage all citizens to learn more about <br />tornadoes and be aware of the dangers of severe weather, especially during the <br />spring season. <br />Adopted this 20th day of February, 2001. <br />Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair <br />