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3 <br /> WHEREAS, Judge Buckner created and sought funding for a Juvenile Court School <br /> Liaison position that operates to ensure communication and services by the <br /> school system for justice-involved youth; and <br /> WHEREAS, Judge Buckner started weekly Child Planning Conferences for children <br /> and families involved in abuse and neglect cases, which has improved outcomes <br /> by providing early interventions; and <br /> WHEREAS, Judge Buckner has initiated countless improvements, innovations and <br /> reorganizations in the court system that have resulted in an increase in efficiency <br /> and just resolutions; and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2004, Judge Buckner commissioned a set of historical murals by <br /> Michael Brown that grace the main courtroom in the Orange County Courthouse <br /> showcasing Orange County history and informing and delighting visitors and court <br /> attendees; and <br /> WHEREAS, Judge Buckner has served the residents of Orange and Chatham <br /> County tirelessly and with distinction for close to 30 years as a district court judge, <br /> and his compassion and experience have touched the lives of so many individuals <br /> that have appeared before him and he has influenced and trained numerous <br /> people that work beside him in the justice system; <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners expresses its congratulations upon Judge Buckner's retirement <br /> and extends its deepest appreciation, gratitude and respect for his leadership and <br /> service throughout the court system for the residents of Orange County. <br /> This the 1st day of September 2020. <br /> Penny Rich, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />