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5 <br /> ments in the status of women; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Commission for Women advises the citizens <br /> and Board of commissioners of orange County of the status <br /> of women in Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, that status remains unequal, especially economically and <br /> politically; and <br /> WHEREAS, yet women make significant contributions economically, <br /> politically, and in myriad ways to Orange County. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby <br /> proclaim Wednesday, August 26, 1987 as <br /> WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY <br /> in celebration of women's contributions and their right to economic and <br /> political equality and do hereby urge all citizens to work to guarantee full <br /> equality for all women. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUSLY. <br /> 2 . 1987 CONSTITUTIONAL MONTH <br /> Commissioner Hartwell presented the following proclamation for approval: <br /> 1987 CONSTITUTIONAL MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, the 17th day of September, 1987 marks the 200th anniversary of <br /> the United States Constitution, and affords the citizens of Orange County the <br /> opportunity to join with all Americans in a celebration of citizenship. We <br /> salute the Constitution as one designed by its authors to be flexible in <br /> application and its affect as we advance in social conscience, service and <br /> our responsibility in the family of nations. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we hereby resolve and proclaim September, 1987 <br /> CONSTITUTIONAL MONTH in Orange County, North Carolina. As heirs of a stable <br /> government, insuring the blessings of a free and responsible society, we urge <br /> all civic and service clubs, all schools and public officials, private and <br /> public organizations and citizens to publicity and privately demonstrate <br /> their appreciation of citizenship under our constitution. We further urge <br /> all citizens to rededicate themselves and their responsibilities to keep our <br /> constitution viable which is our best guarantee for life, liberty and the <br /> pursuit of happiness. <br /> RESOLVES AND PROCLAIMED by the Board of County Commissioners for Orange <br /> County, North Carolina this the 18th day of August, 1987. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey <br /> to approve the proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the <br /> Board. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br /> The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board: <br /> 1. LEASE CONTRACT - ART CENTER IN CARRBORO <br /> To approve a lease with the Art Center, Inc. from September 1, 1987 <br /> through June 30, 1992 for use as a senior center for a monthly sum of <br /> $1, 136. 00 and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. <br /> 2 . TAX REFUNDS REQUEST <br /> To approve the following refunds of tax bills in accordance with G.S. <br /> 105-381 C67: <br /> H. L. Underwood, Jr. Acct. # 32194 $ 321.79 <br /> Elston Seal, Jr. Acct. #713175 1, 477.35 <br /> David R. Gunnels, Acct. #716183 355.47 <br /> Madeline Patterson, Acct. #705545 1, 097.57 <br />