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1 <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: October 1, 2013 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 4 -a <br />SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Senator Ellie Kinnaird for Service to Orange County <br />DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />- Resolution <br />Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange <br />County Board of Commissioners, <br />(919) 245 -2130 <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution recognizing Ellie Kinnaird for her years of service to the <br />people of Orange County and beyond. <br />BACKGROUND: Eleanor "Ellie" Kinnaird was elected to the North Carolina State Senate by the <br />voters of the 23rd District, which includes Orange County, for nine (9) terms from 1997 to 2013. <br />She also served as the mayor for the Town of Carrboro from 1987 to 1996. <br />Ellie Kinnaird has been a persistent advocate for the rights of the underprivileged, a dedicated <br />protector of the environment, a champion of social justice, a resolute opponent of the death <br />penalty, and a supporter of fulfilling employment and quality public education. <br />Ellie Kinnaird has gone about her public duties with an unflagging spirit, a willingness to attend <br />diverse community events that reflect and support the values of Orange County, and a devotion <br />to principle regardless of obstacles or opposition. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends that the Board approve and <br />authorize the Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing Ellie Kinnaird for her 26 years as <br />an elected public servant protecting and strengthening the quality of life for the people of <br />Orange County. <br />