Agenda - 02-02-2021 Virtual Board Meeting; 8-a - Minutes

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5 1 create the joint 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan, the first plan for the entire Triangle 2 region, a successful endeavor that received a national planning award in 2009. 3 4 Before becoming a commissioner, Alice was Chair of the Orange County Planning Board and 5 President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools PTA Council. As a commissioner, Alice 6 served as both Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. 7 8 Alice Gordon's other honors and awards include the 2006 Goodmon Award presented by 9 Leadership Triangle for"Exemplary Regional Leadership by an Elected Official" and her 10 designation as a "Town Treasure" by the Chapel Hill Historical Society in 2012. 11 12 RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board congratulate former 13 Orange County Commissioner Dr. Alice M. Gordon for receiving The Order of the Long Leaf 14 Pine award. 15 16 Chair Price said Commissioner Gordon has served as a mentor to her, and she was 17 delighted to write a letter to the Governor recommending this award. She said the award is long 18 overdue. 19 Commissioner Bedford said Commissioner Gordon did exemplary work for the 20 community, and was an inspiration to women interested in politics. 21 Senator Mike Woodard said he, too, was delighted to join the chorus in nominating and 22 recommending Dr. Gordon for this award. He said he has enjoyed working with Dr. Gordon, 23 and she stands out as one of the hardest working and most knowledgeable public servants he 24 has ever seen. He said they share an interest in protecting the environment and regional 25 transportation, and have served on many committees together. He said his work with Dr. 26 Gordon has made him a better legislator. 27 Representative Insko said she and Dr. Gordon served on the BOCC together, as the 28 fourth and fifth female Commissioners. She said Dr. Gordon is a feminist and a norm breaker, 29 from whom she has learned a great deal. 30 Carrboro Town Council member Randee Haven O'Donnell said she was happy to initiate 31 this nomination, and said Dr. Gordon has served with exemplary leadership in everything she 32 has done. She said she has a laser like focus, and has made significant contributions to the 33 County, with special focus on the environment, in school excellence, and regional 34 transportation. She offered her congratulations to Dr. Gordon. 35 Representative Graig Meyer expressed his congratulations to Dr. Gordon. He said Dr. 36 Gordon's public service is done, but her advocacy is most certainly not. He said she is an 37 active participant in many local meetings. He said he is disappointed that this award cannot be 38 presented in person. He read the text of the award. 39 Former Commissioner Gordon thanked all for their kind comments, and said she is 40 overwhelmed by their generosity. She thanked all for serving with her over the years. She 41 recognized her husband and family, and thanked them for their partnership in her years of 42 public service. She said she is very grateful for this award. 43 Commissioner Greene congratulated Dr. Gordon, and thanked her for her 44 encouragement and mentorship over the years. 45 Commissioner McKee congratulated Dr. Gordon, and thanked her for being a mentor to 46 him. He said she is most deserving of the award. 47 Commissioner Hamilton echoed the comments above, and said it was wonderful to work 48 with Dr. Gordon. 49 Commissioner Fowler congratulated Dr. Gordon, and thanked her for her service. 50 Commissioner Dorosin extended congratulations on a well-deserved honor.