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/~ <br />Post Office Box 2406 ~ I~ <br />Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2406 ~ U <br />~iil. 2 5 GODS ' , <br />(919)933-1805 <br />_.._. <br />,, - - _ _ .. <br />July 18, 2003 <br />Mr. James Spivey <br />Orange County Human Rights <br />and Relations Commission <br />110 South Churton Street <br />P.O, Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />Re: Resignation From The Orange County Commission for Women <br />Deaz James: <br />It is with reluctance and regret that I write this letter to you to announce to the Commission. <br />It is not for want of commitment or desire, nay, to the contrary, but it is for lack of perfect health, <br />which I have enjoyed my entire life. I understand, we all get our turn; however, this is one time <br />when equity ought not to be the goal. <br />During my brieftenure with the Commission, T have enjoyed my time with you all and leave <br />knowing that you all will continue with its critical mission. I realize that the mission of the <br />Commission and that of the HR.&RC is not a `sexy' one; however, I believe they aze vital not only <br />for the women of Orange County, but also for the community at lazge, and the state as a whole, <br />Whenever I would feel too tired to attend these meetings or any of the many others of which I am <br />a part, I always reminded myself of a paraphrased quote I once heard, "Time doesn't change <br />anything - it never did; people do -people with vision and commitment." I believe, altogether <br />unreservedly, that it is grassroots people and efforts like ours that create this change, Continue on. <br />I remain, <br />In the struggle, <br />Frances Shabazz, J,D. <br />/fs <br />