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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 15, 2014
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Proclamation of Recognition on Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball
Team and Coach Sherry Norris Winning the 2014 State 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 Chapel Hill High School Women's
Basketball Team and Coach Sherry Norris for winning the 2014 State Championship.
BACKGROUND: On March 15, 2014, the Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball Team
captured the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) 3A State Women's
Basketball Championship.
Under the guidance of Coach Sherry Norris, the Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball
Team earned its second NCHSAA state title, completing the season with an undefeated 32-0
record. Coach Sherry Norris was also named the 2013-14 North Carolina Women's Coach of
the Year by the Associated Press.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
proclamation recognizing the Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball Team and Coach
Sherry Norris for winning the 2014 State Championship and authorize the Chair to sign the
proclamation on behalf of the Board.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND
COACH SHERRY NORRIS
WINNING THE 2014 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2014, Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball Team captured
the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) 3A State
Women's Basketball Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Coach Sherry Norris, the Chapel Hill High School Women's
Basketball Team earned its second NCHSAA state title, completing the season
with an undefeated 32-0 record; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Sherry Norris was named the 2013-14 North Carolina Women's Coach of
the Year by the Associated Press, and, in her 37th year as a classroom teacher, has
announced her retirement; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Sherry Norris is the winningest high school volleyball and basketball coach
with more than 1,200 victories across the two sports, and recorded her 540th
basketball win with the State Championship victory by the Lady Tigers; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Lady Tigers
brought honor upon themselves, Chapel Hill High School, the Chapel
Hill/Carrboro City Schools District and Orange County;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the Chapel Hill High School
Women's Basketball Team and Coach Sherry Norris for the Tigers' outstanding
achievement, and their inspiration to youth across North Carolina through their
dedication, teamwork, and athletic prowess.
This the 15th day of April, 2014.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners