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ORANGECOUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 4, 1997
Agenda Abstract
Item # _
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR PEARSON STEWART
DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes X No
ATTACHMENTS: INFORMATION CONTACT:
Don Belk
Resolution of Appreciation Preservation Planner/ X2594
PHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Mebane 227-2031
Durham 688-7331
Chapel Hill 967-9251
PURPOSE: To adopt a Resolution of Appreciation for Pearson Stewart in
recognition of his four years of service on the Orange County
Agricultural Districts Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: On June 30, 1993, Pearson Stewart was appointed to the County's
Agricultural Districts Advisory Board. This group has worked
diligently to establish a firm foundation for Orange County's
voluntary farmland preservation program, which has designated
three farms totaling 1,038 acres as Voluntary Agricultural Districts.
Pearson Stewart has enjoyed a distinguished career as a land planner
and conservationist. As a founding member of the Triangle Land
Conservancy, Pearson has been the ADAB member uniquely qualified
to recognize the importance of conservation easements and other
voluntary measures to preserve Orange County's prime
agricultural lands and rural landscapes. He is to be commended for
his expertise and leadership as an Orange County volunteer.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution of
Appreciation for Pearson Stewart for his service on the Orange
County Agricultural Districts Advisory Board.
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
for
PEARSON STEWART
WHEREAS, Pearson Stewart was appointed as a member of the Orange
County Agricultural Districts Advisory Board on June 30, 1993; and
WHEREAS, he faithfully served his fellow citizens of Orange County on
this volunteer commission which laid the foundation for the County's
program of voluntary farmland preservation; and
WHEREAS, his knowledge and experience in land conservation and planning
consistently guided the Agricultural Districts Advisory Board in their
efforts;
THEREFORE, the members of the Orange County Board of Commissioners do
hereby thank Pearson Stewart, upon his retirement from the Orange
County Agricultural Districts Advisory Board, for the service he
performed on their behalf.
ADOPTED this the 4th day of August, 1997.
William L. Crowther, Chair Stephen Halkiotis, Vice Chair
Margaret W. Brown
Moses Carey,Jr.
Alice M. Gordon