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<br />WHEREAS, Stephen Halkioitis has served the citizens of Orange County for many years, not <br />only as a County Commissioner but also as the principal of Orange High School <br />and later as Director of Auxiliary Services for the Orange County Schools <br />system; and <br />WHEREAS, Commissioner Halkiotis has given freely and unselfishly of his time and energy, <br />and through his foresight and leadership, he helped promote progressive <br />changes and improvements in the operations and services of Orange County <br />government; and <br />WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Orange County Commissioner, Stephen Halkiotis has <br />shared his talent for leadership and public service through his work on numerous <br />committees, boards, and task forces including the Mental Health Board (OPC), <br />two Innovation and Efficiency Committees, the Landfill Owners Group, the <br />Partnership for Young Children, the Energy Task Group, several bond <br />committees, design committees for the Seymour and Central Orange Senior <br />Centers, the Durham Technical Community College Satellite Campus Advisory <br />Committee and the Hillsborough Economic Development District Work Group, <br />among others; and <br />WHEREAS, Commissioner Halkiotis embodies the slogan "You Count in Orange County", his <br />genuine concern far others manifest through his tireless advocacy for children, <br />the disadvantaged, and the downtrodden; and <br />WHEREAS, there comes a time when a person must recognize that "life is too short" and <br />adjust priorities accordingly; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />officially commends Stephen H. Halkiotis for his years of distinguished service, <br />salutes his voluntary decision to leave public office, looks forward to his <br />continued contributions to the community, and wishes him and his family the very <br />best in their future endeavors. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Mr. Halkiotis, with a copy sent <br />to the press, and that the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. <br />This the fourth day of December 2006. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Commissioner Halkiotis wished everyone all the best and encouraged the County <br />Commissioners to continue to do this with a sense of humor and not to take it too seriously, <br />because life is too short. <br />Oaths of Office for Board Members <br />Judge Joe Buckner administered the oaths of office for Commissioner Gordan, <br />Commissioner Jacobs. and Commissioner Nelson. <br />Board Organization <br />a. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair <br />