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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: June 3, 2014 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Judd Edeburn for his Work with Duke Forest <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 Judson "Judd" Edeburn for his work with Duke <br /> Forest, especially portions within Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Judson "Judd" Edeburn started working as the Resource Manager for Duke <br /> Forest in 1978. Duke Forest is located in portions of Durham, Orange and Alamance counties, <br /> and Duke University is the largest property owner in Orange County due to the presence of <br /> Duke Forest. <br /> Edeburn's commitment to land conservation helped to facilitate Orange County's purchase of <br /> portions of Duke Forest no longer needed by the University including the McGowan Creek <br /> Preserve near the Eno River and Efland and at New Hope Preserve on Erwin Road. <br /> Judd Edeburn has led the growth of Duke Forest for over 35 years — growth of both the <br /> ecosystem and of research projects. Mr. Edeburn has announced his retirement as Resource <br /> Manager, and will continue to remain involved with Duke Forest as a part-time project manager <br /> through the end of the year. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize <br /> the Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing Judd Edeburn for over 35 years of service <br /> managing Duke Forest and preserving local natural resources for the people of Orange County. <br />