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2 <br /> collector who was a regular participant on the PBS television show, "Antiques Roadshow". The <br /> collector told potential buyers that the document could not be traced back to any state. He later <br /> tried to sell it to the National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia. The National Constitutional <br /> Center authenticated the document had been prepared by one of the three federal clerks. <br /> Mike Easley, the then Governor of North Carolina, along with the U.S. Attorney General, worked <br /> with the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") to get the document back. After an FBI sting <br /> involving $4 million in 2007, North Carolina's original copy of the Bill of Rights was returned to <br /> the state. Four of the original 13 states' copies of the Bills of Rights are still missing (Georgia, <br /> New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with considering the <br /> proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY. The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of <br /> race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; <br /> national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, <br /> residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION. Ensure that Orange County residents <br /> are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities <br /> in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the Proclamation <br /> regarding Bill of Rights Day and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation. <br />