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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: June 12, 2007 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~- ~- <br />SUBJECT: Resolution Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day <br />DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />Resolution <br />Resolution from General Assembly <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Donna Baker, Clerk to the <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />(919) 245-2130 <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution celebrating the silver anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day. <br />BACKGROUND: For 25 years, the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce has <br />conducted Hog Day in the downtown area of Hillsborough. This family friendly festival has <br />focused positive national attention on Orange County and attracted thousands of visitors each <br />summer. Hog Day celebrates one of North Carolina's most important agricultural products, <br />pork, by hosting 30 teams of cookers who turn three tons of pork into slow cooked barbecue. <br />With rides for the kids, arts and craft displays, and a diverse selection of musical entertainment, <br />Hog Day has something for everyone. <br />Hillsborough Hog Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16, 2007 near <br />Cameron Park School in downtown Hillsborough. <br />There is a Joint Resolution recognizing Hog Day before the General Assembly of North <br />Carolina. The resolution has passed the House and is under consideration in the Senate. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br />REGOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached <br />resolution recognizing Hillsborough Hog Day for 25 years of barbecue and fun in Orange County <br />and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. <br />