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9 <br /> WHEREAS, Scarlett became the first Woman of Color to work in the Prosecutorial District 18 <br /> as an Assistant District Attorney; and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2007, former Governor Mike Easley appointed Scarlett to serve as Judge for <br /> Judicial District 15-B of the North Carolina District Court System, which includes Orange County <br /> and Chatham County, and thus became the first Woman of Color to serve in this capacity in the <br /> district; and <br /> WHEREAS, Judge Scarlett subsequently was elected as Judge for Judicial District 15-B in <br /> 2012, 2016 and 2020, consistently running without opposition; and <br /> WHEREAS, as many Women of Color, Judge Scarlett has had to fight against sexism and <br /> racism during her careers; and <br /> WHEREAS, throughout her career, Judge Scarlett has remained a staunch advocate for the <br /> rights of children, women and families, and has promoted accountability and community safety <br /> to assure safe homes for child well-being and development; <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of County <br /> Commissioners, on behalf of the people of Orange County, hereby recognizes and expresses <br /> sincere gratitude to Judge Beverly A. Scarlett for her exemplary service to Orange County, for <br /> breaking barriers and challenging systems, and for her numerous contributions for the <br /> betterment and advancement of her community; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, on <br /> behalf of the people of Orange County, congratulates Judge Beverly A. Scarlett on her <br /> retirement, and hopes that her life journey hence forward will abound in excitement and joy. <br /> This the 6th day of April, 2021. <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> A motion was made by Chair Price, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin, to approve <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Judge Scarlett said she was emotional thinking of her family members who went <br /> through difficult circumstances to survive, and on whose shoulders she stands. She said it has <br /> been an honor to serve in every capacity. She said she loved her job as a judge, and made <br /> decisions that she felt were in the best interests of her community. She said she has a sisterly <br /> bond with Latarndra Strong. She recounted meeting a person in the courtroom for whom she <br /> used to clean toilets. She read a passage written by Langston Hughes. She said she loves her <br /> community. <br />