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z <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />Resolution of Commendation to the <br />Soccer Symposium Task Force <br />WHEREAS, soccer in Orange County, as elsewhere in the state and nation, is the fastest <br />growing sport in terms of number of participants, leading some county residents to <br />call for improved soccer facilities; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Orange County Economic Development Commission and Recreation and <br />Parks Advisory Council endorsed the idea ofi establishing and organizing a <br />committee to promote a meeting of various interest groups to discuss soccer <br />interests and needs; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the creation of a Soccer <br />Symposium Task Force that would be responsible for hosting a public forum at <br />which all interest parties could express their needs and concerns; and, <br />WHEREAS, twenty representatives -- including individuals representing soccer leagues and <br />programs, all elected local governments within Orange County, the schools, and <br />at-large members w agreed to serve on the Task Force and met numerous tiflies <br />to develop findings and recommendations, and to prepare a report for submission <br />to the Board of County Commissioners; and <br />WHEREAS, the Soccer Symposium Task Force has completed its work for the Board's review <br />and consideration; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />hereby commends and thanks the members of the Soccer Symposium Task Force <br />for giving freely of their time and expertise. <br />This the 19'" day of September, 2000. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />