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RES - 2020 - 043 rw <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING <br /> DONNA BAKER <br /> CLERK TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> WHEREAS , Donna Baker , Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners , passed away <br /> unexpectedly at her home in Orange County on July 31 , 20200 and <br /> WHEREAS , Donna Baker was appointed Clerk to the Board in June 2002 and served as Clerk <br /> for over 18 years ; and <br /> WHEREAS , after graduating from Clemson University with Honors in 1978 , Ms . Baker built a <br /> lifelong career of community service from her early work with parents and children in need at <br /> The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill , to positions with Georgetown , SC County <br /> Government , and to Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Donna was blessed with and continually expressed love and support for her two <br /> children — Jeremy and CeCe ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Donna loved Orange County and at the same time claimed a lifetime fondness for <br /> Pawley ' s Island , South Carolina where she spent many years and vacations on the beach <br /> enjoying the beautiful sunshine and relaxation of the South Carolina sea , sound , and surf ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Donna served the residents of Orange County and a total of 18 different members <br /> of the Board of Commissioners as a dependable , smart , dedicated , steadfast , and calming spirit ; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS , former County Commissioner Moses Carey commented , " She was so good to all of <br /> us . She treated County residents with special warmth when they came to her for help . She was <br /> a real friend and dedicated public servant , especially to the Board of Orange County <br /> Commissioners ; " and <br /> WHEREAS , former County Commissioner and North Carolina State Senator Valerie Foushee <br /> shared , " I knew Donna for 40 years , and she remained the same person for that entire period of <br /> time : bright , respectful and caring . She was the most trusted , respected county employee during <br /> my time as a commissioner , and I suspect to the end . She made every commissioner feel like <br /> he / she was her favorite . That ' s a gift ; " <br /> NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , <br /> on behalf of County residents , officials and employees , honor and remember Donna Baker for <br /> her spirit , her energy and her innumerable contributions to Orange County and beyond ; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends its condolences to Jeremy , CeCe , and all <br /> of Donna ' s family and friends ; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> expresses its sincerest appreciation and . comMon_gs Donna Baker for her lifetime of service . <br /> This the 1st day of September , 2020 rr <br /> en y Rich , Ch it <br /> '-� tS" Orange Count Board of Commissioners <br />