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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 19, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Resolution Honoring Norman Francis Gustaveson
DEPARTMENT: BOCC
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Resolution Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange
County Board of Commissioners, 919-
245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider approval of a resolution honoring and recognizing Norman Francis
Gustaveson for his devotion and service to the people of Orange County.
BACKGROUND: Norman Francis Gustaveson was elected to the Board of County
Commisisoners in 1974 and re-elected in 1978, serving for eight years. During his tenure as a
Orange County Commissioner, Norman Gustaveson shared his talent for leadership and public
service through his work on numerous committees, boards, and task forces focusing on social
justice, land conservation, the environment, and energy conservation.
Mr. Gustaveson continually demonstrated himself to be a dedicated and effective public servant,
and a man of empathy and insight, who gained the respect of all who knew him in both the
public and private sectors.
Mr. Gustaveson recently passed away, and members of his family will be present at the
meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the
resolution.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Social Justice Goal impacts associated with this
item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve, and authorize
the Chair to sign, the attached resolution honoring Norman Francis Gustaveson and recognizing
his service to the people of Orange County.
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RES-2016-030
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING
NORMAN FRANCIS GUSTAVESON
WHEREAS, the residents of Orange County elected Norman Francis Gustaveson to the
Board of County Commissioners in 1974 and re-elected him in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gustaveson continually demonstrated himself to be a dedicated and
effective public servant, and a man of empathy and insight, who gained the respect of
all who knew him in both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Orange County Commissioner, Norman
Gustaveson shared his talent for leadership and public service through his work on
numerous committees, boards, and task forces focusing on social justice, land
conservation, the environment, and energy conservation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gustaveson played a key role as a member of the "Shaping Orange
County's Future" task force; and
WHEREAS, he was a willing volunteer on County committees subsequent to his terms
in elected office, notably the Innovation and Efficiency Committee; and
WHEREAS, he was a lifelong scholar and social advocate leaving significant
contributions across the University of North Carolina campus; and
WHEREAS, he was a charter member of the Triangle Land Conservancy Board and
was also an Emeritus member of the Eno River Association;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, on behalf of County officials and employees and the residents of
Orange County, honors Norman Francis Gustaveson and expresses deep appreciation,
gratitude and respect for his service to the County over the course of his life.
This the 19th day of April 2016.
Earl McKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners