HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2006-080 Resolution To Declare October 12, 2006 as Rebecca Sellers Clark Day in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF CONIlVIISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO DECLARE
OCTOBER 12, 2006
REBECCA SELLERS CLARK
DAY
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Rebecca Sellers Clark was born on October 12, 1915, and has reached
the age of 91 years old, and
WHEREAS, during her 91 years, Mrs. Clark has blazed many trails that represented the
road less traveled, and
WHEREAS, these roads led her to be of service to her church, family and community in
many valuable ways, and
WHEREAS, to many Mrs. Clark is a patron, for she has given generously to promote and
foster the dreams of young women and men who are aspiring young professionals who
can learn from her experiences, and
WHEREAS,.to others, Mrs. Clark has been a mentor, teacher and coach inspiring and
motivating them to strive to set and achieve their goals in life despite the odds, and
WHEREAS, to her church family, Mrs. Clark is the historian, visionary, cultural; and
faith leader who provides the solid rock foundation that transcends generations of church
members, and
WHEREAS, to many aspiring politicians she has served as advisor, confidant and tireless
"Get Out The Vote" advocate and supporter which has multiplied her impact on the
electoral process at the local, state and national levels, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark has been and continues to be a champion for justice, willing to
stand for what is right and defend those who have little or no "voice", and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark has been and continues to be a human and civil rights advocate
in all aspects of her life, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark continues to blaze trails for justice and equality at the age of 91
that many younger people would find exhausting; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark has exemplified the best spirit of citizenship and integrity, and
by her service has greatly benefited all citizens of Orange County
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
do hereby honor Mrs. Rebecca Sellers Clark by Proclaiming October 12, 2006 as
REBECCA SELLERS CLARK DAY in Orange County.
This the 19~' day of September, 2006.
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