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Commissioner Dorosin said that the slogan contest for the "Welcome to Orange County" highway sign is up and running and he has done a commercial spot on the radio for this contest. He said many entries have already been received and he encouraged all to participate. He said it has become a community event. Commissioner Jacobs said the 18th annual Agricultural Summit will be held at the Whitted Building on February 29th. He said the Commissioners will receive a draft agenda to review. He said prompt feedback would be appreciated. Commissioner Jacobs said today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and many have forgotten this eventful day. He said he wanted to remind them of things that their parents and grandparents did to protect freedom and to set an example of how future generations may act. Commissioner Rich said her sister from San Francisco sent in a slogan for the highway sign contest. She wished all a Happy Hanukkah. She said many citizens have talked to her about the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) and suggested sharing the timeline with the public as soon as it becomes it available. Commissioner Burroughs said she did not pull the 6-f consent item but wanted to note that enrollment in Orange County's school districts is down. She said this fact should be considered as schools are refurbished and as budget season approaches. Chair McKee referenced the Mountains to Sea Trail ( (MST), saying a letter went out from the Board and as a result the segment from the OWASA lands has been moved up. He said he understands that the process may appear slow but the County is moving in the right direction. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Presentation of Excellence in Innovation Award The Board considered acknowledging the presentation of the Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and the Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU), in recognition of the Naloxone Program, to the Orange County Board of Health/Health Department and partner organizations including Orange County Emergency Services, the Carrboro Police Department, the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the Chapel Hill Police Department; and congratulating them for collaborating on the Naloxone Program and the accomplishments of this life saving effort. Matt Gunnett, from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), read the following background information: BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Health and Health Department, in collaboration with other governmental entities, implemented a process to provide Health Department clinical staff and emergency first responders with the tools and training to carry and administer naloxone to reverse the effects of drug overdose from opioids such as prescription painkillers and heroin. To date, this effort has resulted in six (6) reversals and lives saved. Staff submitted the Naloxone Program for potential recognition as an Excellence in Innovation award, and NCACC and LGFCU who partner in this award program selected the Program for recognition. Matt Gunnet, Membership Services Coordinator with NCACC, will present the award at the meeting to Health Department staff and others who helped implement the Program. Matt Gunnet gave some background on this award, and noted that 29 award submissions were given to the NCACC, in four categories: general government, human services, public information and participation and inter-governmental collaboration. He said the criteria for these awards were: - are the programs innovative