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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the State of North Carolina has more than 21,000 licensed
Amateur Radio operators who have demonstrated their value in public
assistance by providing emergency radio communications; and
WHEREAS,these Amateur Radio operators donate these services free of
charge to the residents of North Carolina and the world; and
WHEREAS, these Amateur Radio operators are on alert for any emergency,
local or world-wide, and practice their communication skills during the Field
Day exercise of the American Radio Relay League, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,this year's Amateur Radio Field Day will take place June 26-27,
2004; and
WHEREAS,Michael F. Easley, Governor of North Carolina, has proclaimed
the week of June 20-27, 2004, as Amateur Radio Week in North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do
hereby proclaim the week of June 20-27, 2004, as "Amateur Radio Week" in
Orange County, North Carolina, in honor and recognition of Orange County
Radio Amateurs and the important contribution they make to the safety and
well being of Orange County residents.
Adopted this 8th day of June 2004.
Barry Jacobs. Chair
Orange County Board of
Commissioners