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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2
<br /> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF
<br /> RETIRING MAJOR DAVID LEWIS CALDWELL, JR.
<br /> OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
<br /> WHEREAS, Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. is retiring from the Orange County Sheriff's Office; and
<br /> WHEREAS, David Caldwell grew up in the Rogers Road area on the outskirts of Chapel Hill; and
<br /> WHEREAS, after graduating from Chapel Hill High School, Major Caldwell graduated from North Carolina
<br /> Central University on a basketball scholarship with a degree in Recreation Administration; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell proudly served the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, a Town of
<br /> Carrboro as a Police Officer, and the residents of Orange County as a deputy sheriff for a combined 40
<br /> years; and
<br /> WHEREAS, in 2008, David Caldwell retired the Orange County Sheriff's Office and worked with Orange
<br /> County Government supporting community centers focusing on minority and rural outreach; and
<br /> WHEREAS, David returned to work for the Orange County Sheriff in 2016 as a Major in Support Services,
<br /> Community Outreach, retiring again in 2020; and
<br /> WHEREAS, in carrying out his law enforcement duties, Major Caldwell jeopardized his own safety and
<br /> well-being to protect the lives and property of others and represents the finest example of dedication to
<br /> public service; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has, in his personal capacity, served as a leader in his community fighting for
<br /> the rights of those not in a position to fight for themselves; and
<br /> WHEREAS, David Caldwell was one of the founding members and served with the Rogers-Eubanks
<br /> Neighborhood Association (RENA) as a Project Director; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has served as a mentor to the youth of the community by giving of his time
<br /> and money to develop and foster youth athletic, academic, and afterschool programs to enhance their
<br /> opportunities in life; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has worked tirelessly in partnership with the Orange County Department on
<br /> Aging, S.A.L.T., and countless other volunteer organizations to make certain the lives of the senior
<br /> population of Orange County were afforded the opportunity to age in place with dignity, respect, and care;
<br /> and
<br /> WHEREAS, David Caldwell has been a lifelong resident of Orange County, a champion for environmental
<br /> justice, a career member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and a respected leader throughout the
<br /> Orange County community;
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize the
<br /> contributions of Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. for his unwavering service to the people of Orange
<br /> County, and express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for his numerous and invaluable contributions
<br /> to the improvement and well-being of the Orange County community.
<br /> FURTHERMORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners determines Major David Lewis Caldwell,
<br /> Jr. is authorized to possess, and presents him with, the side-arm he carried while serving as a member of
<br /> the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
<br /> AND FURTHERMORE, the Board profoundly thanks Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. for his
<br /> uncompromising commitment, dedication, and distinguished service to humanity and to the residents of
<br /> Orange County and wishes him a most enjoyable new journey in the next chapter of his life.
<br /> This 1 st day of September, 2020.
<br /> Penny Rich, Chair
<br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners
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