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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION <br /> FOR <br /> COMMISSIONER ANNA RICHARDS <br /> WHEREAS , Anna Richards was appointed to the Board of County Commissioners in <br /> September 2021 , and the residents of Orange County elected her 2022 ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Commissioner Richards has served the residents of Orange County <br /> regardless of geographic location faithfully and with honor , integrity , and <br /> distinction for the past three years ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Commissioner Richards was integral in the creation of the Climate Action <br /> Plan , the Strategic Plan , and the drafting of the 2050 land use plan , <br /> documents that will provide a guide for future County leaders as they address <br /> affordable housing , economic development , education , and environmental <br /> concerns ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Commissioner Richards took special interest in the needs of youth and in <br /> social and racial justice , and advocated for the people of Orange County as a <br /> representative to NACo ( National Association of County Commissioners ) ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Commissioner Richards shared her talent for leadership and public service <br /> through her work on numerous boards and commissions , including the <br /> Alcoholic Beverage Control Board , Burlington Graham Metropolitan Planning <br /> Organization Transportation Advisory Committee , Jordan Lake One Water <br /> Coalition , County Behavioral Health Task Force , Orange County Partnership <br /> for Young Children Board of Directors , Visitors Bureau Advisory Board , <br /> Family Success Alliance Advisory Council , Justice Advisory Council , <br /> Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill - Carrboro Board of Directors , Triangle Area <br /> Rural Planning Organization (TARPO ) Transportation Advisory Committee , <br /> Intergovernmental Parks Work Group , Legislative Issues Work Group , and <br /> the Strategic Communications Work Group , among others ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Commissioner Richards was recognized by The Chamber for a Greater <br /> Chapel Hill - Carrboro with its 2023 Public- Private Partnership Award , <br /> NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> officially commends Anna Richards for her hard work , dedication , and <br /> exemplary service to the people of Orange County , and wishes her and her <br /> family the very best in their future endeavors . <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Anna Richards and that <br /> the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting . <br /> This the 19th day of November , 2024 . <br />