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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 4, 2017 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-c <br /> SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing the Annual Community Dinner <br /> DEPARTMENT: BOCC <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners, 919- <br /> 245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the Annual Community Dinner for support <br /> of community ideals. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Annual Community Dinner has been a living demonstration of community <br /> ideals for the past 20 years. The event builds community spirit, crossing economic, racial, <br /> religious and ethnic barriers. <br /> Co-chaired by Mildred Council (Mama Dip), the event received national recognition in 2014 as a <br /> winner of a National League of Cities Award for Cultural Diversity. <br /> The Orange County Department of Housing, Human Rights and Community Development <br /> provides support for this event where attendees sit side-by-side to enjoy culturally diverse food <br /> and entertainment provided by the local community. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Proclamation <br /> Recognizing the Annual Community Dinner and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br />