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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 3, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. 4- - [,
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing UNC Women's Soccer 2008 NCAA Championship
DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
— Proclamation Donna Baker, Clerk to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners
(919) 245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the UNC women's soccer team for winning
the 2008 NCAA Women's National Soccer Championship.
BACKGROUND: On December 7, 2008 the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the NCAA National Championship. The Tar Heels completed the season with 25 wins
to finish with a 25-1-2 record. Under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC
earned its 19th NCAA title and 20th overall national championship since 1981.
Women's soccer at UNC has an unparalleled stretch of domination with no comparison at the
collegiate or pro level, in any sport. The legend carries on as UNC women's soccer continues to
inspire youth across the nation through its athletic leadership and teamwork.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the proclamation
recognizing the UNC Women's Soccer Team and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER
2008 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2008, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the ,uidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC earned its 19`h NCAA
title and 20` overall national championship since 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the Tar Heels completed the season with 25 wins to finish with a 25-1-2 record;
and,
WHEREAS, by this 2008 victory, in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC
women's Soccer has returned to the forefront of the sport; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have
brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County
and the State of North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and recognition to the University of North
Carolina women's soccer team for their outstanding victory and their inspiration to
the youth across the Nation through their athletic leadership and teamwork.
This the third day of February 2009.
Valerie P. Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER
2008 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2008, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC earned its 19th NCAA
title and 20m overall national championship since 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the Tar Heels completed the season with 25 wins to finish with a 25-1-2 record;
and,
WHEREAS, by this 2008 victory, in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC
women's Soccer has returned to the forefront of the sport; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have
brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County
and the State of North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and recognition to the University of North
Carolina women's soccer team for their outstanding victory and their inspiration to
the youth across the Nation through their athletic leadership and teamwork.
This the third day of February 2009.
Valerie P. Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board