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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 24, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing UNC Women's Soccer 2012 NCAA Championship
DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Proclamation
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange
County Board of Commissioners, 919-
245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the UNC women's soccer team for winning
the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship.
BACKGROUND: On December 2, 2012 the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the 2012 NCAA Division I National Championship.
The Tar Heels completed the season with 15 wins to finish with a 15-5-3 record. Under the
guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC earned its 21St NCAA title, 22nd overall since
1981.
Women's soccer at UNC has an unparalleled stretch of domination with no comparison at the
collegiate or pro level, in any sport.
The legend carries on as UNC women's soccer continues to inspire youth across the nation
through their dedication, teamwork and athletic prowess.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize
the Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing the UNC Women's Soccer Team.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON
UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNING THE
2012 NCAA SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2012, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team
captured the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, a member of the National
Soccer Hall of Fame, UNC earned its 21s� NCAA title, its 22nd national title overall
since 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the top-ranked Tar Heels completed the season undefeated in their final six games
to finish with a 15-5-3 record; and,
WHEREAS, by this 2012 victory, in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC
women's soccer continues to perform at the forefront of the sport; and,
WHEREAS, LTNC women's soccer has become legendary in the world of soccer, with many of
its graduates representing the United States in the Olympics since women's soccer
became an Olympic sport in 1996; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have
brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County
and the State of North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the University of North Carolina
women's soccer team, for the Tar Heels' outstanding achievement, and for their
inspiration to youth across the nation through their dedication, teamwork, and
athletic prowess.
This the twenty-fourth day of January 2013.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board