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<br />173:7, 'PFGili,FORE, ide do now feel that we can speak for the people of Orange in saying to
<br />Dwight Ray that you have been an outstanding Commissioner. The sincerit.;J with which you have
<br />performed the duties of the office have increased the respect and affection which you are held by
<br />everyone. Retuzning to private life we xish for you many years of happiness, but we sincerely
<br />hope that you will continue to take an active Hart in all movements looking to the progress of
<br />the County and the xelfare o1' the people, You take with you our respect and affection,
<br />Upon motion of Cortonissioner Nalker, seconded by Commissioner McDade, and unanimously
<br />adopted, all county offices were granted from Wed., Dec. 24th, at 1 p,m. until Monday, Dec, 29th
<br />for Clss'istmas Holidays,
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner Walker} seconded by Conanissloner Stantordr and unanimously
<br />adopted, the following nez sons were appointed to serve as Tax Listens Tor 1959:
<br />Chapel Hi11 Township
<br />Eno Township
<br />Bingham Township
<br />Hillsboro Township
<br />Cheeks 'township
<br />Little Rivez Township
<br />Cedar Grove ?ownshio
<br />L. R, Cheek
<br />Mrs, J. D, GzLfin
<br />Jetez Lloyd
<br />R. J. Smith, Jr.
<br />Henry heath
<br />R. E. 'Anson
<br />R, 0. Como ton
<br />The folloc+in6 resolution was unanimously adopted:
<br />WHEILAS, the present Board of Commissioners was hnxu in ofi ice at the time of the passing
<br />of Robert 0. Forrest, of Hillsboro, North Carolina, who was appointed to this Board on Atay 7, 1951,
<br />elected Chairman on December 1, 1952, and served in said capacity until Becember 5, 1951st and
<br />:~ttGR3AS, it is fitting and proper that this Hoard of Commissioners express its appreciation
<br />of the tine service of Robert U. Forrest and enter record thereof in the-minutes of this Board,
<br />P16r1, TiCREr Oii.*•., H& IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Orange County Hoar3 of Commissioners
<br />in regular session on ;ionday, December 1, 1958, learn with personal sorrow of the death of Robert
<br />J. Forrest, and each member of this Board personally recalls the fine service zencerad by Mr.
<br />Forrest. He gave of his time eneeo,/ and mental effort in the best interest of Orange County.
<br />This deep interest. on the part of Pfr. Forrest. was not confined to the monthly meetings of the
<br />Bwrd of Commissioner s, but !vas continuous from day to day, and as a result oi. his efror is great
<br />progress eau made in the advancement. of efficient county government and the securing of modern
<br />and adequate county facilities. Although A1r. Forx est had not served during the past four years he
<br />had continued to maintain his deep interest and had at all times been willing to discusa with
<br />current members county pt oblems and his advice and counsel 'Has been deeply appreciated and
<br />greatly valued by the members of this Board.
<br />The name of Rpbert J. Forrest will stand out prominently in the lpng list of mer.,bors of
<br />the Board of County Commissioners oT Oran Se County who have contributed greatly to the advancement
<br />and progress of our County. This wise counsel and deco interest will 'oe missed by current and
<br />future Boards of Commissioners,
<br />RHSOL'PD f~rthar that this Board, both individuals and as official reoresentatlves of
<br />Orange County, express to :Ins. inane A, r'or rest, F[iss Phyllis Forrest. and Robert 0, 6orrest, Jr.
<br />and other members o1' his family our deco s}srnathy. '
<br />RESOLVED further that this resolution be made a Dart of the minutes of this meeting and
<br />a cony be sent to hlr s, Forrest by the Clerk to our Board,
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Stanford, and unanimously
<br />adopted, the Blerk was requested to write a letter to Roy ;d. Cole, retiring Prosecutor of the
<br />Orange County Recorders Court, thanking 'Him for his service to Orange County for the past too
<br />(Z) years,
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner McDade, seconded 6y Commissioner Jones, and unanimously adoptedy
<br />G. A. Cannady xas appointed Assistant Coroner for a four (4) year tenure.
<br />The Hoard of Commissioners adjourned and reconvened as a Board of Equalisation and Review,
<br />Mr. E. C. Cheek appeared and requested a reduction in the tax value on his property
<br />located in Bingham formship. 'The County Accountant, Conaaissioner FtcDade and Comnlssionur
<br />Stanford agreed to inspact his property on fled, afternoon, December 3rd.
<br />the Board adjourned as a Hoard of Equalization and review and reconrened as a Board of
<br />County Corcnissioners.
<br />The request of John Allen Cates of Chanel Hi11 reoues tine a refund on taxes paid Bras
<br />turned over to the County Attozney.
<br />l here being no further business the meeting ryas adjourned.
<br />R. J, !4. Hobbs
<br />Chairman
<br />Betty June Hayes
<br />Clerk
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