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20 <br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell proudly served the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, <br /> a Town of Carrboro as a Police Officer, and the residents of Orange County as a deputy sheriff <br /> for a combined 40 years; and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2008, David Caldwell retired the Orange County Sheriff's Office and worked with <br /> Orange County Government supporting community centers focusing on minority and rural <br /> outreach; and <br /> WHEREAS, David returned to work for the Orange County Sheriff in 2016 as a Major in Support <br /> Services, Community Outreach, retiring again in 2020; and <br /> WHEREAS, in carrying out his law enforcement duties, Major Caldwell jeopardized his own <br /> safety and well-being to protect the lives and property of others and represents the finest <br /> example of dedication to public service; and <br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has, in his personal capacity, served as a leader in his community <br /> fighting for 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- <br /> Eubanks 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 <br /> his time and money to develop and foster youth athletic, academic, and afterschool programs to <br /> enhance their opportunities in life; and <br /> WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has worked tirelessly in partnership with the Orange County <br /> Department on Aging, S.A.L.T., and countless other volunteer organizations to make certain the <br /> lives of the senior population of Orange County were afforded the opportunity to age in place <br /> with dignity, respect, and care; and <br /> WHEREAS, David Caldwell has been a lifelong resident of Orange County, a champion for <br /> environmental justice, a career member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and a respected <br /> leader throughout the 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 <br /> Orange County, and express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for his numerous and <br /> invaluable contributions to the improvement and well-being of the Orange County community. <br /> FURTHERMORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners determines Major David Lewis <br /> Caldwell, Jr. is authorized to possess, and presents him with, the side-arm he carried while <br /> serving as a member of 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 <br /> residents of Orange County and wishes him a most enjoyable new journey in the next chapter of <br /> his life. <br /> This 1st day of September, 2020. <br />