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VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Mr. Robinson thanked a number of the county staff. He said that he would never take on <br />another DOT project again since this one was sa difficult. <br />b. Resolution of Appreciation for Volunteers Serving on County Advisory Boards <br />and Commissions <br />The Board considered a resolution of appreciation for the volunteers who serve on <br />County advisory boards and commissions and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis read the resolution. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carey to <br />adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution of appreciation for the volunteers who serve <br />on County advisory boards and commissions as stated below: <br />VOLUNTEER REGOGNITION <br />IN <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />Whereas, the annual National Volunteer Week, a 31-year tradition, with a theme of "Volunteers <br />Inspire by Example!" will be April 18t" -April 24t", 2004; and <br />Whereas, National Volunteer Week designates a special time to recognize and celebrate the <br />tremendous efforts of volunteers and is held to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers <br />at the local, state and national levels; and <br />Whereas, last year, nearly 90 million volunteers stepped forward to make our communities a <br />better place to live; and <br />Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to Orange County <br />and other organizations to provide needed services to County residents; and, <br />Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our communities to help <br />make Orange County a better place to live; and, <br />Whereas, volunteers are an invaluable asset to Orange County departments and agencies and <br />their service contributes to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of government operations; and, <br />Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic <br />process by volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and, <br />Whereas, during April the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will show its <br />appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with a gift, an insulated lunch-tote, <br />in the colors of royal blue and white, with the seal of Orange County in white printed thereon, <br />Now, therefore, let it be resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners sincerely <br />thanks its volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the <br />residents of Orange County and hereby recognizes the week of April 18`" through April 24t" <br />2004 as <br />