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PROCLAMATION <br /> OF <br /> THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> TO <br /> THE FAMILY OF ROBERT P. AND AUBREY C. NUTTER AND <br /> MAPLEVIEW FARM <br /> FOR <br /> LEADERSHIP IN FARMLAND PRESERVATION <br /> The Board of Commissioners hereby commends Robert P. and Aubrey C. Nutter and <br /> Family of Mapleview Farm for your leadership in farmland preservation in Orange County. <br /> You have exhibited foresight and generosity in the establishment of a conservation plan for <br /> Mapleview Farm and its designation as a Voluntary Agricultural District. <br /> By recognizing the unique agricultural and scenic attributes of your beloved Mapleview <br /> Farm, your family took the action necessary to ensure its preservation, both as a working <br /> farm and a beautiful scenic vista that is treasured by all residents of Orange County. <br /> You were keen to recognize that significant and tangible opportunities exist to help farmers <br /> keep their land in family hands and ensure that future generations may reap the rewards of <br /> the fanning life and its attendant benefits to the community. <br /> Thanks to your magnanimous deeds, Mapleview Farm will serve as an example for other <br /> owners of land possessing valuable environmental and cultural resources. In your wisdom <br /> and prudence in protecting Mapleview Farm, you have established a model of land <br /> stewardship in which Orange County citizens can be justifiably proud. <br /> This the 18th day of February, 1997. <br /> L . <br /> William L. Crowther, Chair <br />