HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2006-098 Resolution of Commendation for Commissioner Stephen H. Halkiotis~~.5
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
FOR
COMMISSIONER STEPHEN H. HALKIOTIS
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WHEREAS, Stephen Halkiotis was inspired to run for public office after he encountered injustice
and the arbitrary exercise of power, serendipitously at a time when the Board of
County Commissioners needed more progressive voices; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Orange County elected Stephen Halkiotis to the Board of County
Commissioners in 1986 and re-elected him in 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002; and,
WHEREAS, his Board colleagues expressed recognition of, and appreciation for, Stephen
Halkiotis' service and leadership by electing him as Chair of the Board of
Commissioners in 2001 and as Vice-Chair for 14 years, most recently in 2005-06;
and
WHEREAS, Stephen Halkioitis has served the citizens of Orange County for many years, not only
as a County Commissioner but also as the principal of Orange High School and later
as Director of Auxiliary Services for the Orange County Schools system; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Halkiotis has given freely and unselfishly of his time and energy, and
through his foresight and leadership, he helped promote progressive changes and
improvements in the operations and services of Orange County government; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Orange County Commissioner, Stephen Halkiotis has shared
his talent for leadership and public service through his work on numerous
committees, boards, and task forces including the Mental Health Board (OPC), two
Innovation and Efficiency Committees, the Landfill Owners Group, the Partnership
for Young Children, the Energy Task Group, several bond committees, design
committees for the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers, the Durham
Technical Community College Satellite Campus Advisory Committee and the
Hillsborough Economic Development District Work Group, among others; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Halkiotis embodies the slogan "You Count in Orange County", his
genuine concern for others manifest through his tireless advocacy for children, the
disadvantaged, and the downtrodden; and
WHEREAS, there comes a time when a person must recognize that "life is too short" and adjust
priorities accordingly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners officially
commends Stephen H. Halkiotis for his years of distinguished service, salutes his
voluntary decision to leave public office, looks forward to his continued contributions
to the community, and wishes him and his family the very best in their future
endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Mr. Halkiotis, with a copy sent to
the press, and that the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
This the fourth day of December 2006.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Moses Carey, Jr., Commissioner
Alice M. Gordon, Commissioner Valerie P. Foushee, Commissioner