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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2007-040 Resolution Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day~b ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 25T" ANNIVERSARY OF HILLSBOROUGH HOG DAY WHEREAS, the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce has conducted Hillsborough Hog Day in Orange County for 25 years; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day has grown from a small bake sale into an established summer festival attracting national attention; and, WHEREAS, family-friendly fun with a wide array of entertainment from diverse musical groups to arts and craft displays draws thousands of visitors to Orange County on the third weekend in June each year; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day celebrates one of North Carolina's most important agricultural products, pork, by hosting 30 teams of cookers to turn three tons of pork into slow cooked barbecue for consumption by Hog Day attendees; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day is coordinated by the members and staff of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce with hard-working volunteers from organizations, businesses, and civic groups from across the county; and, WHEREAS, Hillsborough Hog Day was named one.of the "Summer's Best Activities" by MSN.com in 2005; and, WHEREAS, Hog Day was reference specifically when the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Hillsborough as one of America's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" in 2007; and, WHEREAS, the Silver Anniversary of Hillsborough Hog Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16, 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby recognize Hillsborough Hog Day for 25 years of barbecue and fun in Orange County. This the 12'h day of June 2007. ~ MtSses Carey, Jr., Chair Orange County Board of