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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS --
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA ._
R E S O L U T I O N O F C O M M E N D A T I O N
FOR
SHIRLEY E. MARSHALL -
WHEREAS, Shirley E. Marshall was nominated by the Democratic Party
in Orange County to complete the unexpired term of Anne
Barnes-in December, 1981, and
WHEREAS, she was elected by the voters of Orange County to the Board
of County Commissioners in the General Elections of November,
1982 and November, 1986, and
WHEREAS she was elected by her fellow Commissioners as Chair of this
Board in December of 1986 and December of 1981 and served
in this position ;until October, 1988, and
WHEREAS, in her position as County Commissioner and as Chair of the
Board of Commissioners, she demonstrated through her poised
and gracious manner, a particular skill and understanding of
those addressing the Board and always provided reassurance
to those who were hesitant or unsure, and
WHEREAS, she further demonstrated during her tenure as Chair ar---
uncanny talent for guiding, summarizing and amplifying tk-.
perspectives of each Board member, and `ti~--;-~
WHEREAS, through her boundless energy and keen insight of the problems
of County Government and the concerns of the citizens of
Orange County and with her sincere and impartial judgments
has shown to this Board and to the people of Orange County
a pathway towards better local government, and by her example
has proven to be an inspiration to continue to make Orange
County a good place in which~to live, and
WHEREAS, Shirley E. Marshall, since assuming office in December, 1981,
has well served all the citizens of Orange County as a member
of this Soard and has given freely and unselfishly of her
°personal time and efforts to our community and through her
service on numerous community, County and State committees
and councils including the Council on Aging, the Board of
Social Services, Triangle J Council of Governments, Board of
Health, Public Transportation Authority, Transportation
Board, Human Services Advisory Council and the EMS Advisory
Council, has promoted and helped to develop many progressive
changes in all aspects of Orange County Government, and
WHEREAS, Shirley E. Marshall, having served nine years as County
Commissioner in Orange County, has decided to channel hF
efforts toward a new career and pursue other goals in hE
life and did not seek renomination to this office in the
Democratic Primary of 1990,
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NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners t3~ak
Shirley E. Marshall for her continued support, cooperation
and promotion of the welfare and safety of each county
citizen and takes action through its members Moses Carey,
Jr., Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit to
express to Shirley E. Marshall its sincere appreciation and
deep gratitude for her faithful service, and
BE YT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it wishes for her and her family every
happiness in the years ahead and directs this Resolution be
presented to Shirley E. Marshall, with a copy sent to the
press, and the Resolution be spread on the Minutes of this
meeting, this 3rd day of December, 1990.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Hartwell to adopt the resolution of commendation for
Shirley E. Marshall as stated above.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Marshall stated it has been wonderful serving on the
Board. She feels the Board is in good hands. She told the Board that
when they feel nobody understands what they are doing, she will
~~, understand and will always support them.
RESOLOTION FOR JOHN HARTWELL
Chairman Carey presented to outgoing Commissioner John Hartwell
a scrapbook of letters and read. the following resolution:
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA
R E S O L U T I O N O F C O M M E N D A T I O N
FOR
JOHN HARTWELL '
WHEREAS, John Hartwell was nominated by the voters of Orange County
to the Orange County Board of Commissioners in the Democratic
Primary of May, 1986, and
WHEREAS, John Hartwell was elected by the voters of Orange County to
the Orange county Board of Commissioners in the General
Election of November, 1986, and
WHEREAS, John Hartwell has since December, 1986 with great distinction
served the citizens of Orange County as a member of the Board
of County Commissioners, giving freely and unselfishly of his
time and energy and through his foresight and leadership help
promote many progressive changes in the operation of Orange
County Government, and
WHEREAS, John Hartwell has given generously of his time, talent and