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Relations Commission with a breakdown of how many have surrendered vouchers, as well as the prospects for the residents still looking for housing. He would like to know if support or advice is being offered to these people. Commissioner Price said she has been getting emails from the Human Relations Commission and department staff about moving forward with Women and Equity. She petitioned the Board to allow this to happen. Chair Jacobs said he would like to petition the Board to honor Judson Edeburn, who has served for 35 years as the manager of Duke Forest. He said, thanks to Judson Edeburn's efforts, the Board was able to form a partnership with Duke and purchase property from Duke. Chair Jacobs said he wanted to make sure that the Board is comfortable with the proposed dais and screen for the new Whitted Building meeting room. He said the mock-up indicated that it would be very large, and it would be an impediment to the public's ability to see. He suggested the possibility of moving this to the side. He would like for all Board members who have not toured the facility to take a look at it before the technology equipment is ordered. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations a. Reconnition of Project EngAGE Graduates The Board recognized the inaugural class of Project EngAGE, a senior leadership program sponsored by the Department on Aging. Department on Aging Direction Janice Tyler said the graduates have completed a 12 week training and have been organized into community resource teams. She outlined some of the projects, such as working with 4-H groups to develop service projects that serve older adults. She said the purpose of tonight is to recognize the 15 graduates for their achievement and the impact of their future service in the community. Chair Jacobs said several Board members had the opportunity to attend some of the group functions over the past 4 months. He said this is a dedicated group of people who want to do good for the community. Chair Jacobs recognized the following graduates, who received their graduation plaques: Gail Alberti Bill Barrows, Jaki Shelton Green Sue Heckman Cliff Leath Dee Lowdermilk Rod Magson Lenore Martin Betty Melanson Yvonne Mandenhall Delores Ramsey Donna Scandlin Tana Hartman Norma White b. Older Americans Month Proclamation The Board considered approving a proclamation joining Federal and State governments in designating the month of May as Older Americans Month and a time to honor older adults for their contributions to society and to Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign.