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2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON <br /> UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNING THE <br /> 2012 NCAA SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP <br /> WHEREAS, on December 2, 2012, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team <br /> captured the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship; and, <br /> WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, a member of the National <br /> Soccer Hall of Fame, UNC earned its 21s� NCAA title, its 22nd national title overall <br /> since 1981; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the top-ranked Tar Heels completed the season undefeated in their final six games <br /> to finish with a 15-5-3 record; and, <br /> WHEREAS, by this 2012 victory, in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC <br /> women's soccer continues to perform at the forefront of the sport; and, <br /> WHEREAS, LTNC women's soccer has become legendary in the world of soccer, with many of <br /> its graduates representing the United States in the Olympics since women's soccer <br /> became an Olympic sport in 1996; and, <br /> WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have <br /> brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County <br /> and the State of North Carolina; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the University of North Carolina <br /> women's soccer team, for the Tar Heels' outstanding achievement, and for their <br /> inspiration to youth across the nation through their dedication, teamwork, and <br /> athletic prowess. <br /> This the twenty-fourth day of January 2013. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board <br />