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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 6, 2021 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-a <br /> SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Judicial District 15-B District Court Judge Beverly A. <br /> Scarlett Upon Her Retirement <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Laura Jensen, 919-245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation recognizing Judicial District 15-B District Court Judge <br /> Beverly A. Scarlett upon her retirement. <br /> BACKGROUND: Beverly A. Scarlett was appointed as a Judge for Judicial District 15-B of the <br /> North Carolina District Court System in 2007, becoming the first Woman of Color to serve the <br /> district in this capacity. Judge Scarlett was subsequently elected to the same position by the <br /> voters of Orange and Chatham counties in 2012, 2016 and 2020. <br /> Judge Scarlett has served the residents of Orange and Chatham counties tirelessly and with <br /> distinction as a District Court Judge, and has announced her plans to retire. The attached <br /> proclamation recognizes and expresses sincere gratitude to Judge Beverly A. Scarlett for her <br /> exemplary service, and congratulates Judge Scarlett on her retirement. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approving the proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated <br /> with the proclamation. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with the proclamation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the proclamation, and express its appreciation to Judge Scarlett for her service. <br />