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7 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, in her time at the Association, 1,664 acres of land were conserved, with the <br />majority being transferred to public ownership (Eno River State Park, etc.); and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, during this time, Ms. Jacobs and the Association collaborated with Orange County <br />on many land conservation projects, including the purchase of four properties for future parks <br />and/or natural areas with amenities for public enjoyment, three conservation easements that <br />protect significant natural areas, and five conservation easements that protect prime farmland; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Ms. Jacobs was a tireless advocate for local and regional open space conservation <br />and the protection of natural resources across local government boundaries, and will be greatly <br />missed by Orange County in this capacity; <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />expresses its deep appreciation, gratitude and respect for the guidance, actions and assistance <br />provided by Robin Jacobs and her leadership of the Eno River Association, and that the Board <br />wishes her well in her retirement. <br /> <br />This the 10th day of December, 2019. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Marcoplos, seconded by Commissioner Price for <br />the Board to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing and <br />expressing appreciation to Robin Jacobs for her work with the Eno River Association. <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> <br />Robin Jacobs said thank you for this incredible honor. She thanked the Board for its <br />partnership with the ERA, and said she is going to stay on the ERA land stewardship <br />committee. She said she has been coming since 2004 to bring ERA calendars to the BOCC. <br />Commissioner Price thanked her for all of her hard work. <br /> <br />e. Recognition of Emergency Services Planner Sarah Pickhardt by the Veterans of <br />Foreign Wars - Post 9100 <br />The Board will host and join with the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 9100 in honoring <br />Emergency Management Planner Sarah Pickhardt with a certificate of recognition for her <br />dedication and service to Orange County and the residents of North Carolina. <br />Dinah Jeffries, Emergency Services Director, introduced Captain Buck Simmons, and <br />reviewed the information below: <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The mission statement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is “To foster <br />camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the <br />military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.” <br /> <br />VFW Post 9100 has ventured out to embrace community providers, law enforcement, fire, EMS, <br />teachers, etc., and recognize selected individuals who have served with dedication and <br />selflessness to those in need of help. The Orange County Emergency Services Department <br />nominated Sarah Pickhardt, Emergency Management Planner, for her dedication, untiring <br />service and willingness to go wherever she is called, regardless of the mission or location. <br />Captain Buck Simmons, former United States Marine Corps pilot, will be present at the meeting <br />on behalf of Post 9100. Captain Simmons flew 920 combat missions in Viet Nam and received