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P WHEREAS, The Orange County delegation to the General Assembly_ includes Senator Howard Lee, Senator Russell Walker, Representative Anne Barnes and Representative Joe Hackney, and WHEREAS, Members of this delegation demonstrated their support for the proposed legislation by sponsoring and promoting the Commissioners' legislative package for 1991, and WHEREAS, This delegation observed Orange County's best interests in maintaining the high quality of life in the County through its legislative actions during the 1991 Session. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners recognize and express their appreciation for the continued support given to orange County by the members of this Delegation to the General Assembly. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PROCLAMATION FOR LITERACY WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to proclaim September 8 - 14 as Celebrate Literacy Week in Orange County in accordance with the proclamation as stated below: P R O C L A M A T I O N LITERACY WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, the ability to read is of fundamental importance to all people, and WHEREAS, this nation was founded by, and depends upon, a literate and informed citizenry, and WHEREAS, literacy is a gateway to the full participation in the affairs f of this nation, and WHEREAS, adult new readers should be recognized for their efforts toward personal and civic growth, and WHEREAS, volunteers in adult literacy programs should be commended for their willingness to give the time that is necessary to help others improve their skills, and WHEREAS, September 8 is designated as International Literacy Day, NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby declare September 8th through the 14th as Celebrate Literacy Week in honor of those adults for whom the achievement of literacy, for themselves and others, has become a primary goal. VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE