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6 <br /> b. Proclamation Recognizing David Hunt <br /> The Board considered approving a proclamation recognizing and expressing gratitude to <br /> David Hunt for his devotion and service to the people of Orange County, and authorizing the <br /> Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> Greg Wilder, Interim Clerk to the Board, reviewed the item below: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> After over 17 years of service to the Board of Commissioners in the Clerk to the Board's Office, <br /> David Hunt is retiring as the Deputy Clerk to the Board/Information Specialist. <br /> After a career in the private sector, David Hunt joined the Clerk to the Board's Office in 2003 as <br /> the Deputy Clerk to the Board/Information Specialist. In his initial years, Mr. Hunt managed <br /> Orange County's public information efforts developing press releases, drafting public hearing <br /> notices, monitoring and updating the County website, and compiling multiple materials to inform <br /> the public of County activities and projects. Mr. Hunt has also become a trusted resource in the <br /> Clerk's Office for the Board of Commissioners and staff Countywide, including developing a <br /> substantial bank of photographs utilized by County Departments and others to highlight services <br /> and promote events associated with Orange County. Mr. Hunt has also over the years served <br /> as a valuable contributor serving the needs of the public at the Emergency Operations Center <br /> during weather and other hazardous events. <br /> More recently, Mr. Hunt became the point person for the Board of Commissioners and multiple <br /> County staff for conducting virtual meetings. David has served as the principal County contact <br /> for organizing Board of Commissioners' meetings virtually, as well as interacting and <br /> coordinating with presenters, members of the public wishing to speak, and others involved. <br /> It should also be noted that while serving the County, Mr. Hunt has also been an active member <br /> in the community, including serving as a dedicated volunteer with the New Hope Volunteer Fire <br /> Department. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing and expressing appreciation to David Hunt <br /> for his service to the people of Orange County and wishing him well in his retirement. <br /> Deputy Clerk Thom Freeman said it has been his pleasure to work with David Hunt over <br /> the past 8 years. He said David Hunt is a gentle giant, and produces excellent results. He said <br /> David Hunt is painfully thorough, and is a valued member of the team. He wished him the best <br /> for his future, and said it has been a privilege to serve with him. <br /> Allen Coleman said he has such appreciation for David Hunt's patience and support over <br /> the years. He wished him well for the future. <br /> Greg Wilder thanked David Hunt for his creativity, expertise and attention to detail. He <br /> said David Hunt has made a great difference in the Clerk's Office, and has showed great <br /> leadership since Donna Baker's passing. He said David Hunt's work on all of the virtual <br /> meetings is immense, and the success of these meetings is due to him. He wished him well for <br /> the future. <br /> Commissioner McKee said "painfully thorough" is a high compliment, and this attention <br /> to detail has kept the Commissioners prepared and informed. He read the following resolution: <br />