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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />RESOLUTION TO DECLARE <br />OCTOBER 12, 2006 <br />REBECCA SELLERS CLARK <br />DAY <br />WHEREAS, Mrs.. Rebecca Sellers Claris was born on October 12, 1915, and has reached <br />the age of 91 years old, and <br />WHEREAS, during her 91 years, Mrs. Clark has blazed many trails that represented the <br />road less traveled, and <br />WHEREAS, these roads led her to be of service to her church, family and community in <br />many valuable ways, and <br />WHEREAS, to many, Mrs.. Claris is a patron, for she has given generously to promote <br />and foster the dreams of young women and men who are aspiring young professionals <br />wlro can learn from her experiences, and <br />WHEREAS, to others, Mrs. Clark has been a mentor, teacher and coach inspiring and <br />motivating them to strive to set and achieve their goals in life despite the odds, azrd <br />WHEREAS, to her church family, Mrs, Clark is the historian, visionary, cultural; and <br />faith leader who provides the solid rock foundation that transcends generations of church <br />members, and <br />WHEREAS, to many aspiring politicians, she has served as advisor, confidant and <br />tireless "Get Out The Vote" advocate and supporter which has multiplied her impact on <br />the electoral process at the local, state and national levels, and <br />WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark has been and continues to be a champion for,justice, willing to <br />stand for what is right and defend those who have little or no "voice", and <br />WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark has been and continues to be a human and civil rights advocate <br />in all aspects of her' life, and <br />WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark continues to blaze trails for,justice and equality at the age of 91 <br />that many younger people would find exhausting, and <br />WHEREAS, Mrs.. Clazk has exemplified the best spirit of citizenship and integrity, and <br />by her service has greatly benefited all citizens of Orange County; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Boazd of <br />Commissioners does hereby honor Mrs. Rebecca Sellers Clark by Proclaiming October <br />12, 200E as REBECCA SELLERS CLARK DAY in Orange County.. <br />This the 19°i day of September; 200G. <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Orange County Boazd of Commissioners <br />