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She said the other resolution is to re-institute the Commission for Women as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners. She acknowledged help from women in the community, as well as Commissioner Gordon, on putting together this resolution. Chair Jacobs noted that the Education Task Force item is already on the agenda for September. Chair Jacobs noted that the Board discussed their energy and fuel consumption report and discussed doing a better job of tracking reusable items. He petitioned that Dave Stancil be involved, as this relates to the environmental responsibility goal. Chair Jacobs said many groups are working on the voter identification issue, and he hopes that when the board reconvenes on September 5th, staff will provide a report on these activities and on how the County can help people to register to vote. Chair Jacobs suggested that the lavender OWASA letter be added to the agenda to appoint two Board members. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Price to add the request from OWASA for BOCC appointments to their Interagency Work Group to Develop Recommendations for Expanding Financial Assistance Program for OWASA Customers in Need. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Social Services Best Practices Award The Board acknowledged the job training partnership between Orange County Social Services (DSS) and Orange County Emergency Services for the Emergency Medical Technician Training and Employment Program for Work First Recipients, which resulted in Orange County receiving the Best Practices Award from the NC Association of County Directors of Social Services. Nancy Coston said the Social Services agency won an award; but in reality this was a partnership with Emergency Services. She said Social Services' workforce employment program worked with Emergency Services to identify and train individuals to seek employment. Kim Woodward, Emergency Services Supervisor, recognized two ladies she met through work first program, both with some medical experience. She said both women went to the Durham Tech EMT program and joined Orange County Emergency Services as permanent employees last year. She said both women are now signed up for the paramedic program, and she presented both employees to the Board for recognition. Chair Jacobs thanked the people who worked with Social Services on this, and he said this is an excellent example of government at work in a positive way. b. Resolution Calling on Congress to Fund Urgently Needed Services and Infrastructure Repair in Orange County and Throughout the United States By Bringing War Dollars Home The Board considered a resolution calling on Congress to fund urgently needed services and infrastructure repair in Orange County and throughout the United States by bringing war dollars home and authorizing the Chair to sign. Commissioner Price read the resolution: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS