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schools, and her most enduring legacy will be the new science wing at Culbreth Middle School and the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO). She hopes that the Board of County Commissioners will fund a program to renovate all of the older schools. She said in the area of the environment, she has always had an interest in environmental protection and stewardship. She said her most enduring legacy will be the Lands Legacy program and the Department of Environment Agriculture Parks and Recreation (DEAPR). She believes that environmental protection is an important separate part of the government and she hopes these programs will continue. Commissioner Gordon said she is concerned about global climate change, and she hopes the County will continue its efforts to do everything possible to address this challenge and prepare for the future climate change events that are sure to come. She said it is important to think globally and act locally to address climate change. Commissioner Gordon thanked the people of Orange County, the Board of County Commissioners, Orange County staff, the advisory boards and commissions, all of her colleagues throughout the County, the residents of Orange County who have elected her all these years, and her family. She thanked everyone for a marvelous 24 years. Resolution Recoqnizinq Oranqe County Reqister of Deeds Deborah Brooks Commissioner McKee read the following resolution: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS DEBORAH BROOKS WHEREAS, Deborah Brooks has served the residents of Orange County as Register of Deeds since her election to the office in 2010; and, WHEREAS, Deborah Brooks started her career in the Register of Deeds Office in 1975; and, WHEREAS, Ms. Brooks has served the residents of Orange County for 39 years in the Register of Deeds Office in an efficient, effective, and welcoming manner; and, WHEREAS, Register Brooks truly represents "starting at the bottom and working to the top", as her first job was during her high school years as a temporary employee and is now retiring as the Register of Deeds; and, WHEREAS, in addition to recording and maintaining property related documents as required by law, she has also maintained vital records including marriage licenses, birth and death certificates and military discharges; and, WHEREAS, Register of Deeds Brooks has been instrumental in training and guiding a highly competent staff, and has fostered a customer-service ethic that reflects well on all of Orange County government; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize Deborah Brooks for her 39 years of service to the people of Orange County and wishes her well in the future endeavors she undertakes with her customary determination, thoroughness and warmth.