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November 2014 <br /> Whereas, Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM) is a private non-profit ministry composed <br /> of almost 50 congregations in northern Orange County; and <br /> Whereas, OCIM is committed to providing a helping hand to those in our community who are in <br /> need of assistance; and <br /> Whereas, OCIM strives to meet the emergency needs of those who find themselves in a crisis <br /> situation; and <br /> Whereas, the OCIM mission is fulfilled by ministering to the needs of people who populate the <br /> small communities and rural areas of Orange County since 1981; and <br /> Whereas, OCIM is committed to feeding the hungry, providing clothing and other essentials <br /> through its Meals on Wheels and Food Pantry Ministries and Thrift Shop Ministry; and <br /> Whereas, other needs are met through its Samaritan Relief Ministry; and <br /> Whereas, OCIM volunteers, staff, town and county governments contribute greatly to the <br /> success of its programs. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do proclaim November <br /> 2014 to be OCIM Month and urge all community members to engage with those <br /> in need through cheerful giving. <br /> This, the 18th day of November 2014. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Rich for the <br /> Board to approve and to authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> OCIM Board President Leo Allison thanked the Board of County Commissioners for their <br /> continued contributions. <br /> b. Resolution of Declaration on Climate Chanqe <br /> The Board considered approving a resolution regarding climate change, based on a petition <br /> from Commissioner Alice Gordon, and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br /> David Stancil said staff had provided a draft resolution, but there have been revisions <br /> and improvements that are included in the resolution at their places. He said Commissioner <br /> Gordon also caught some grammatical issues and made some suggested changes. He <br /> referred to the attachment to the resolution, which includes a list of things that residents and <br /> government can do, and he noted the following: <br /> - Item 11- change this to read "continue to employ" <br /> - Item 16— replace the word "gold" with the word "identified" <br /> Commissioner Gordon said she had asked for this resolution to be brought forward <br /> because she believes global climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. <br /> Revised resolution: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION OF DECLARATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE <br />