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1 1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: March 19, 2002 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Honoring General Electric Mebane Plant <br /> DEPARTMENT: Economic Development PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Dianne Reid, ext 2326 <br /> Resolution <br /> General Information on NC Department TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> of Labor Carolina Star Program Hillsborough 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill 968-4501 <br /> Durham 688-7331 <br /> Mebane 336-227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To recognize the General Electric Mebane Plant, located in western Orange <br /> County, for its recent award from the North Carolina Department of Labor as a "NC Rising Star." <br /> The award was given in recognition of the plant's comprehensive and ongoing safety and health <br /> programs. <br /> BACKGROUND: The North Carolina Department of Labor administers the Occupational Safety <br /> and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program in the State of North Carolina. The <br /> Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognizes plants that attain high standards and <br /> demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in occupational safety and health. <br /> In ceremonies held on March 11, 2002, the General Electric Mebane plant received the VPP <br /> Rising Star award from NC Department of Labor officials. The attached resolution recognizes <br /> and honors General Electric Mebane for its achievement. General information on the <br /> Department of Labor's Carolina Star Program is attached for reference purposes. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign it. <br />