HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2003-076 Resolution of acknowledgement of completion of clock restoration and approval of commemorative plaque~~'~~ ~a~ 3 - ~ ~~
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWN CLOCK
RESTORATION COMMITTEE AND OTHERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS ~N
RESTORING THE HISTORICAL COURTHOUSE CLOCK.-AND THE CLOCK
TOWER
WHERAS, a few years ago, the 18th century town clock, believed to have been a royal gift in
1769 and located in the historic Orange County Courthouse, stopped working, thereby
presenting the Town of Hillsborough with a great challenge; and
WHEREAS, Orange County's plans to perform rehabilitation work on the Courthouse clock
tower provided the necessary impetus to undertake a clock restoration project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough, the Hillsborough Town Clock Restoration Committee,
Orange County, and various citizens and private businesses worked to together to raise funds
for the clock project, and those that were asked to help responded with great enthusiasm and
generosity; and
WHEREAS, Orange County completed a full rehabilitation of the tower and its cupola, and the
clock, following its restoration, has been returned to the courthouse cupola; and
WHEREAS, this effort has been one of the most successful collaborations involving the Town,
the County, local corporations, foundations, and private citizens; and
WHEREAS, in appreciation to the County, the Town, and major donors for their heartwarming
and enthusiastic generosity, it has been proposed that a bronze plaque recognizing significant
contributions to the clock restoration effort be installed in the lobby of the OId Courthouse;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners,
do hereby express our appreciation to and commend .the Hillsborough Town Clock Restoration
Committee and others for their efforts and commitment of time and financial resources in
restoring the historical courthouse clock and the clock tower;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we authorize County staff to coordinate with Court officials
and the Clock Committee to find a suitable location for the placement of a bronze plaque such
that. all visitors to the Historic Courthouse may also celebrate this impressive accomplishment.
This the first day of December, 2003.
Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners