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a. Proposed Resolution To Name the New Southern Orange Senior Center For <br />Robert and Pearl Seymour <br />The Baard considered a resolution to name the New Southern Orange Senior Center for <br />Robert and Pearl Seymour. <br />Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that the light green sheet is a revision to the proposed <br />name that was sent to him by Jerry Passmore, Director of Department on Aging. The sheet <br />suggests the name "Robert and Pearl Seymour Center far Longevity and Well-Being." <br />Chair Carey said that he encourages the Board to consider this strongly because of the <br />exemplary service that they have both provided to the County in working to ensure that seniors <br />have a place to go. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that this is an appropriate thing to do. The Seymour's have <br />worked tirelessly far seniors in Orange County. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis asked Jerry Passmore haw many senior centers in the state <br />were called "Centers for Longevity and Well-Being." Jerry Passmore said that this would be a <br />first and that the focus is more on what are they trying to do with older citizens instead of <br />focusing on seniors. The intent is indicated with the new proposed name. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that the people that are going to use the center should <br />choose the name. <br />Jerry Passmore said that they have done a poll of the seniors about the name, and they <br />liked the name "Center for Longevity and Well-Being." He would be more than happy to do <br />another poll and let them decide. <br />Chair Carey said that most of the people he has heard from want it to be called the <br />Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that she liked what Chair Carey said for its simplicity. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve a resolution to name the New Southern Orange Senior Center for Robert and Pearl <br />Seymour by calling it the "Robert and Pearl Seymour Center," with further investigation into <br />what, if anything, might be added to this name. <br />RESOLUTION TO NAME THE NEW SOUTHERN ORANGE SENIOR CENTER <br />FOR ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR <br />WHEREAS, Robert Seymour has been a guiding force in the inception, planning, and design of <br />the new senior center since the project first began almost 20 years ago; and <br />WHEREAS, leaders of both the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging and the Friends of the <br />Chapel Hill Senior Center recognize and acknowledge Reverend Seymour and his <br />wife Pearl for devoting years to serving the needs of seniors and volunteering their <br />skills and expertise for the people of Orange County; and <br />WHEREAS, the Baard of Directors of the Friends of The Chapel Hill Senior Center voted <br />unanimously to request the name of the new senior facility located on Homestead <br />Road to be named the "Robert and Pearl Seymour Senior Center"; and <br />WHEREAS, members of the Orange County community strongly believe the Seymours are <br />deserving of this honor through their proven commitment and dedication to the <br />growing population of mature citizens; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby <br />acknowledge the years of hard work and dedication provided to the senior <br />