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2 <br /> 1 Commissioner Burroughs said Durham County upgraded its family leave policy, and she <br /> 2 would like Orange County to review its policy as well. <br /> 3 Commissioner Pelissier had no petitions or announcements. <br /> 4 Commissioner Jacobs had no petitions or announcements. <br /> 5 Commissioner Dorosin said Durham County also raised their living wage to $15.00 per <br /> 6 hour. He said Orange County has a Community Giving Fund, and he said he would like to see <br /> 7 a policy for adding line items to this fund. He would like to add a line item for a county fair, and <br /> 8 would like to have a discussion about this. <br /> 9 Commissioner Rich said Orange County Living Wage now has 88 registered employers, <br /> 10 recently adding Orange County Schools and the Town of Hillsborough, whom she <br /> 11 congratulated. She said she and Commissioner Jacobs would like to see Orange County's <br /> 12 living wage go up to $15.00 per hour. <br /> 13 Commissioner Price said the coordinated campaign was also hit with graffiti, in addition <br /> 14 to the bombing at the GOP headquarters. <br /> 15 Commissioner Price said OPC/Cardinal Innovations Coordinator Debra Farrington is <br /> 16 leaving her position. She acknowledged her presence this evening, and her service to the <br /> 17 County. <br /> 18 Chair McKee had no petitions or announcements. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> 21 <br /> 22 a. Proclamation Recognizing University of North Carolina (UNC) Men's Lacrosse <br /> 23 2016 NCAA Championship <br /> 24 The Board considered approving the proclamation recognizing the UNC Men's Lacrosse <br /> 25 Team for winning the 2016 National Championship and authorize the Chair to sign the <br /> 26 proclamation on behalf of the Board. <br /> 27 Coach David Metzbower said this is the first NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship win <br /> 28 for UNC since 1991. He reviewed the schedule and wins. <br /> 29 Chair McKee read the proclamation: <br /> 30 <br /> 31 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> 32 PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON <br /> 33 UNC MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM WINNING THE <br /> 34 2016 NCAA LACROSSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP <br /> 35 <br /> 36 <br /> 37 WHEREAS, on May 30, 2016, the University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team captured <br /> 38 the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship; and, <br /> 39 WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Joe Breschi, the UNC men's lacrosse team <br /> 40 earned its first NCAA National Championship title since 1991; and, <br /> 41 WHEREAS, the Tar Heels completed the season with a 14-13 overtime win against Maryland; <br /> 42 and, <br /> 43 WHEREAS, the UNC men's lacrosse team finished the year with a 12-6 record; and, <br /> 44 WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have <br /> 45 brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County <br /> 46 and the State of North Carolina; <br /> 47 NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> 48 expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the University of North Carolina <br /> 49 men's lacrosse team, for the Tar Heels' outstanding achievement, and for their <br />