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know that this employee was recognized at a state level for an on-site wastewater system. She presented Tom Konsler with a plaque of recognition. The County Commissioners commended Tam Konsler for this award. b. Resolution Celebrating the 25t"Anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day The Board considered a resolution celebrating the silver anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day and authorizing the Chair to sign. Jim Dooley brought greetings from the HillsbaroughlOrange County Chamber of Commerce. He thanked the County Commissioners for their recognition of Hog Day. He said that this year it will be at Cameron Park Elementary School due to renovations around the courthouse. Chair Carey read the resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to approve a resolution as stated below celebrating the silver anniversary of Hillsborough Hag Day and authorize the Chair to sign. RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 25T" ANNIVERSARY OF HILLSBOROUGH HOG DAY WHEREAS, the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce has conducted Hillsborough Hog Day in Orange County for 25 years; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hag Day has graven from a small bake sale into an established summer festival attracting national attention; and, WHEREAS, family-friendly fun with a wide array of entertainment from diverse musical groups to arts and craft displays draws thousands of visitors to Orange County on the third weekend in June each year; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day celebrates one of North Carolina's most important agricultural products, park, by hosting 30 teams of cookers to turn three tons of pork into slow cooked barbecue for consumption by Hog Day attendees; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day is coordinated by the members and staff of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce with hard-working volunteers from organizations, businesses, and civic groups from across the county; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day was named one of the "Summer's Best Activities" by MSN.com in 2005; and, WHEREAS, Hog Day was reference specifically when the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Hillsborough as one of America's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" in 2007; and, WHEREAS, the Silver Anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16, 2007;