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j <br /> RES -2023 - 001 <br /> d � <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR THE HONORABLE DAVID PRICE <br /> i <br /> r <br /> WHEREAS , David Price began his career in public office in 1986 when he won election to the US House <br /> of Representatives , serving North Carolina ' s 41" Congressional District ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Representative Price first served in the House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994 and <br /> again from 1996 to 2022 ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Representative Price served the people of the 4t" Congressional District for a total of 34 <br /> years with honor and distinction ; and <br /> E <br /> WHEREAS , as a member of the US House of Representatives , Representative Price assumed <br /> numerous roles and responsibilities , including : <br /> ■ Member of the House Appropriations Committee , where he also served as : <br /> o Chair of the Transportation , Housing and Urban Development Appropriations <br /> Subcommittee ; <br /> o Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on <br /> State , Foreign , Operations , and Related Programs ; <br /> ■ Member of the House Budget Committee ; <br /> ■ Co - Chair of the House Democracy Partnership ; and <br /> c <br /> WHEREAS , Representative Price earned and received several meritorious awards , including : <br /> ■ Lifetime Champion by the North Carolina Justice Center ; <br /> ■ " Legislator of the Year" by the Sierra Club of North Carolina , the North Carolina Low- <br /> Income Housing Coalition , the National Multiple Sclerosis Society , and other <br /> organizations ; and <br /> ■ Good Government Award from Common Cause of North Carolina ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Representative Price advocated for federal programs and initiatives that created jobs , <br /> expanded opportunities , and improved the quality of life for Orange County , the 4t" <br /> Congressional District , and the state of North Carolina ; and <br /> WHEREAS , in his final term in office , Representative Price secured $ 35 . 9 Million in Community Project <br /> Funding for the 4th District , including funding for Pine Knolls EMPOWERment Affordable <br /> Community Housing , Chapel Hill Streetscape Improvements , Chapel Hill Transit , and <br /> Hillsborough Water and Sewer; and <br /> WHEREAS , upon his retirement from the House of Representatives on December 31 , 20227 <br /> Representative Price leaves a legacy of distinguished service and outstanding dedication to <br /> the residents of the 4t" Congressional District ; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Orange County Board of Commissioners officially <br /> commends Representative David Price for his leadership , advocacy , and steadfast support for Orange <br /> County and the North Carolina 4t" Congressional District . <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that this resolution shall be presented to Representative Price and spread <br /> upon the minutes of this meeting . 4U <br /> At <br /> This the 17t" day of January , 2023 , <br /> Ab <br /> ri r, <br /> 1 <br /> 17 <br /> SA J aWezettd Bedford , qKpir <br /> r Count Orange Board of Commissioners <br /> rrrrr g y <br /> ( . <br />