HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-17-2014 - 4aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 17, 2014
Action Agenda
Item No. 4 -a
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Chapel Hill High School Women's Soccer Team
Winning the 2014 State Championship
DEPARTMENT: BOCC
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange
County Board of Commissioners,
(919) 245 -2130
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PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the Chapel Hill High School Women's
Soccer Team and Coach Ron Benson for winning the 2014 State Championship.
BACKGROUND: On May 31, 2014, the Chapel Hill High School Women's Soccer Team
captured the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) 3A State Women's
Soccer Championship.
Under the guidance of Head Coach Ron Benson, the Chapel Hill High School Women's Soccer
Team earned its first NCHSAA state title, completing the season with a 23 -1 record.
Coach Benson, after 34 years of leading the Tigers, has announced his retirement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
proclamation recognizing the Chapel Hill High School Women's Soccer Team for winning the
2014 State Championship and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation on behalf of the
Board.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM AND
COACH RON BENSON
WINNING THE 2014 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2014, Chapel Hill High School Women's Soccer Team
captured the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's
(NCHSAA) 3A State Women's Soccer Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Coach Ron Benson, the Chapel Hill High
School Women's Soccer Team earned its first NCHSAA State title,
completing the season with a 23 -1 record; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Ron Benson, after 34 years of leading the Tigers, has
announced his retirement; 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 Soccer Team and Coach Benson
for the Tigers' outstanding achievement, and their inspiration to
youth across North Carolina through their dedication, teamwork, and
athletic prowess.
This the 17th day of June 2014.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners