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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 19, 2006 <br />Action Agen a <br />Item No. -q <br />SUBJECT: Resolution To Declare October 12, 2006 as Rebecca Sellers Clark Day in <br />DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT (S): <br />Yes -Resolution <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Commissioner Moses Carey, Jr. <br />Donna Baker, Clerk, 245-2130 <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution to declare October 12, 2006 as Rebecca Sellers Clark <br />Day in Orange County. <br />BACKGROUND: Mrs. Rebecca Sellers Clark, who was born on October 12, 1915 and who will <br />turn 91 years of age on October 12, 2006, has been an icon in Orange County for many of her <br />91 years. During her tenure as a citizen of Orange County, Mrs. Clark has blazed many trails <br />that represented the road less traveled, and has been an inspiration to many young women and <br />men, not only as a teacher but also a mentor and a friend, inspiring all lives that she touched, <br />Mrs. Clark has been and continues to be a champion far justice, willing to stand far what is right <br />and defend those who have little or no "voice", and continues to be a human and civil rights <br />advocate in all aspects of her life. <br />Mrs. Clark has exemplified the best spirit of citizenship and integrity, and by her service has <br />greatly benefited all citizens of Orange County. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: NONE <br />RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached <br />resolution declaring October 12, 2006 as Rebecca Sellers Clark Day in Orange County and <br />authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. <br />