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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 6, 2016 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-a <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution of Gratitude for Colonel William Hughes Breeze <br /> DEPARTMENT: BOCC <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> - Resolution Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners, <br /> 919-245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider approval of a resolution expressing gratitude and recognizing Colonel <br /> William Hughes Breeze for his devotion and service to the people of Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Colonel William Hughes Breeze grew up in Orange County and throughout <br /> his life worked tirelessly to improve the way of life for Orange County residents. Colonel <br /> Breeze shared his talent for leadership and public service through his work on numerous <br /> committees, boards, and task forces focusing on agriculture, land conservation, the <br /> environment, and rural life. <br /> Colonel Breeze continually demonstrated himself to be a dedicated and effective public servant, <br /> and a man of empathy, insight and integrity, who gained the respect of all who knew him in both <br /> the public and military sectors. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this resolution. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated <br /> with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached <br /> resolution expressing deep appreciation to Colonel William Hughes Breeze for his service to the <br /> people of Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board. <br />