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wo" <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> 2023 YEAR OF THE TRAIL <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County' s natural beauty is critical to its residents ' quality of life , health , <br /> and economic wellbeing ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the trails that span across our community are an integral part of the recreational <br /> and transportation possibilities of our area and promote an enjoyment of scenic beauty by <br /> residents and visitors ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the parks , greenways , trails and natural areas in our community are welcoming <br /> to all and provide a common ground for people of all ages , abilities and backgrounds to <br /> access our rich and diverse natural , cultural , and historic resources ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County ' s natural assets and resources are integral to disaster recovery <br /> and resiliency to climate change for future generations ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County trails and others across the state connect people , towns , natural <br /> areas , parks and open space , and other cultural and natural resources , with Orange County' s <br /> nine parks and nature preserves providing more than 13 miles of trails — including seven <br /> miles at Little River Regional Park and Natural Area , and with plans to add more , and <br /> including a large segment of the State ' s Mountains to Sea Trail that stretches more than <br /> 1 , 000 miles from the mountains to the coast ; and <br /> WHEREAS , trails offer quality- of- life benefits to all as expressions of local community <br /> character and pride , as outdoor workshops for science education , as tools for economic <br /> revitalization , as free resources for healthy recreation , as accessible alternative <br /> transportation , and as sites for social and cultural events ; and <br /> WHEREAS , annual trail runs such as the annual Little River Trail Run and community hiking <br /> activities on Orange County trails and nature preserves are significant in importance to show <br /> how valuable trails are to Orange County residents ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the North Carolina General Assembly designated 2023 as the Year of the Trail <br /> in North Carolina to promote and celebrate the State ' s extensive network of trails that <br /> showcase our State ' s beauty , vibrancy and culture ; and <br /> WHEREAS , North Carolina is known as the " Great Trails State " ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim <br /> 2023 as the " YEAR OF THE TRAIL " in Orange County , and commend its observance to all <br /> people . <br /> Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners , his the 7th day of February , 2023 . <br /> zlwww <br /> Ja ezett edford , Ch r' Laura Jeno i , Clerk to the Board <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />