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<br /> ORAjAGF COUNTY UNT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS `� ' � .� a�c►; ,�. G
<br /> PROCLA IAL T0Oi'9 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 Hills 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 Police Officer , and the residents of Orange County as a deputy sheriff for a combined 40 years ;
<br /> and
<br /> WHEREAS , in 2008 , David Caldwell retired from the Orange County Sheriff ' s Office and worked with
<br /> Orange 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 Directors 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 than Major ewis ' al ell , Jr . for his
<br /> uncompromising commitment , dedication , ; nd `; distinguista.eerv� ce to hu anit and the residents of
<br /> Orange Count and wishes him a most en, o ble new " ourn the next ate of hi life .
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