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7 <br /> 1 WHEREAS, in the great ice storm of 2002, Ron Stutts helped WCHL stay on the air and guided <br /> 2 our community with vital information during a power outage that lasted for days, while sleeping <br /> 3 in the studio of WCHL for several nights in a row; and <br /> 4 <br /> 5 WHEREAS, Ron Stutts was awarded Radio Personality of the Year by the North Carolina <br /> 6 Association of Broadcasters in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019; and <br /> 7 <br /> 8 WHEREAS, Ron Stutts has donated many hours of his time serving as the Emcee for many <br /> 9 community events and organizations over the years, including at festivals, concerts, and <br /> 10 fundraisers; and <br /> 11 <br /> 12 WHEREAS, residents throughout the community will miss starting each day listening to that <br /> 13 silky smooth voice to get their community news and information, as well as some groovy song <br /> 14 recommendations, from their friend Ron Stutts; and <br /> 15 <br /> 16 WHEREAS, although we will all greatly miss "waking up" with Ron Stutts in the morning, we <br /> 17 wish him the very best; <br /> 18 <br /> 19 NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize and <br /> 20 express deep appreciation and respect for the services rendered by Ron Stutts to the Orange <br /> 21 County community, and wish him well in his retirement. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 This the 2nd day of February 2021. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Renee Price, Chair <br /> 26 Orange County Board of <br /> 27 Commissioners <br /> 28 <br /> 29 A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> 30 approve the Proclamation recognizing and honoring Ron Stutts for his 43 years of serving the <br /> 31 Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Orange County community on WCHL radio and wishing him well in his <br /> 32 retirement, and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Roll call ensued <br /> 35 <br /> 36 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Ron Stutts thanked the Board, and said it has been an honor to serve Orange County, <br /> 39 and hopes that everyone continues to listen to WCHL. He thanked the Board for all it does, and <br /> 40 said he will be writing, listening to music, and spending time with his family. <br /> 41 Coworker Aaron Keck talked about the first time going on the air with Ron Stutts. He <br /> 42 said it is intimidating, but Ron Stutts is a warm human being, a friend to everyone, and a <br /> 43 fantastic mentor. He thanked him for his service. <br /> 44 Commissioner McKee said congratulations, and to enjoy his time off. <br /> 45 Commissioner Dorosin thanked Ron Stutts for being a great person, and he will leave <br /> 46 big shoes to fill. <br /> 47 Commissioner Fowler thanked Ron Stutts for being a vibrant force and personality. <br /> 48 Commissioner Hamilton thanked Ron Stutts for his service to the community. <br /> 49 Commissioner Greene said she looked forward to seeing him around the community. <br /> 50 Chair Price thanked Ron Stutts for showing love to the community, and wished him well. <br /> 51 <br />