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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-02-2013 - 4c 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 2, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 4-c SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Erin Thompson and Orange County 4-H DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: - Resolution Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider a resolution recognizing Erin Thompson for receiving the 4-H Youth Volunteer Award for the North Central District of North Carolina and the Orange County 4-H program. BACKGROUND: Erin has been commended for her volunteer efforts and leadership skills by local Orange County 4-H educators. On November 17, 2013 Erin Thompson received the 4-H Youth Volunteer Award for the North Central District of North Carolina. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing Erin Thompson for her volunteer efforts in the 4-H community and for the people of Orange County. 2 RES-2013-107 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ERIN THOMPSON AND ORANGE COUNTY 4-H WHEREAS, guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators, Orange County 4-H members gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders; and, WHEREAS, Erin Thompson has embodied the key elements of 4-H - Head, Heart, Hands and Health; and, WHEREAS, on November 17, 2013, Erin Thompson was recognized at the North Carolina State Council Conference as a recipient of the 4-H Youth Volunteer Award for the North Carolina Central District; and, WHEREAS, local 4-H leadership has commended Erin for her commitment to her club, community, county and world, and for her overflowing love for humanity, including demonstrated compassion for the elderly, and those younger; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize Erin Thompson for her volunteer spirit, embodiment of the 4-H vision and commitment to people of all ages in Orange County. This the second day of December 2013 Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners