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9 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 WHEREAS, Judge Scarlett subsequently was elected as Judge for Judicial District 15-B in <br /> 3 2012, 2016 and 2020, consistently running without opposition; and <br /> 4 <br /> 5 WHEREAS, as many Women of Color, Judge Scarlett has had to fight against sexism and <br /> 6 racism during her careers; and <br /> 7 <br /> 8 WHEREAS, throughout her career, Judge Scarlett has remained a staunch advocate for the <br /> 9 rights of children, women and families, and has promoted accountability and community safety <br /> 10 to assure safe homes for child well-being and development; <br /> 11 <br /> 12 NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of County <br /> 13 Commissioners, on behalf of the people of Orange County, hereby recognizes and expresses <br /> 14 sincere gratitude to Judge Beverly A. Scarlett for her exemplary service to Orange County, for <br /> 15 breaking barriers and challenging systems, and for her numerous contributions for the <br /> 16 betterment and advancement of her community; and <br /> 17 <br /> 18 BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, on <br /> 19 behalf of the people of Orange County, congratulates Judge Beverly A. Scarlett on her <br /> 20 retirement, and hopes that her life journey hence forward will abound in excitement and joy. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 This the 6th day of April, 2021. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Renee Price, Chair <br /> 26 Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> 27 <br /> 28 A motion was made by Chair Price, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin, to approve and <br /> 29 authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Roll call ensued <br /> 32 <br /> 33 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Judge Scarlett said she was emotional thinking of her family members who went through <br /> 36 difficult circumstances to survive, and on whose shoulders she stands. She said it has been an <br /> 37 honor to serve in every capacity. She said she loved her job as a judge, and made decisions <br /> 38 that she felt were in the best interests of her community. She said she has a sisterly bond with <br /> 39 Latarndra Strong. She recounted meeting a person in the courtroom for whom she used to <br /> 40 clean toilets. She read a passage written by Langston Hughes. She said she loves her <br /> 41 community. <br /> 42 Commissioner Hamilton thanked Judge Scarlett for her service, and for demonstrating a <br /> 43 model of perseverance. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 b. Proclamation Recognizing Thom Freeman-Stuart <br /> 46 The Board considered voting to approve a proclamation recognizing and expressing <br /> 47 gratitude to retired Orange County Assistant Deputy Clerk Thom Freeman-Stuart. <br /> 48 Commissioner Bedford read the resolution: <br /> 49 <br /> 50 <br /> 51 <br />