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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-10-2007-2aORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 10, 2007 Action Agenda Item No. ~ ~q SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing UNC Women's Soccer 2006 NCAA Championship DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Proclamation INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing the UNC women's soccer team for winning the 2006 NCAA Women's National Soccer Championship. BACKGROUND: On December 3, 2006, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team captured the NCAA National Championship. The Tar Heels completed the season with 27 straight wins to finish with a 27-1-0 record. Under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC earned its 18t" NCAA title, and the team's 19t" overall since 1981. Women's soccer at UNC has an unparalleled stretch of domination with no comparison at the collegiate or pro level, in any sport. The legend carries on as UNC women's soccer continues to inspire youth across the nation through their athletic leadership and teamwork. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached proclamation recognizing the UNC Women's Soccer Team and authorize the Chair to sign. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON UNC WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNING THE 2006 NCAA SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, on December 3, 2006, the University of North Carolina women's soccer team captured the NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship; and, WHEREAS, under the guidance of Head Coach Anson Dorrance, UNC earned its 18th NCAA title, and the team's 19th overall since 1981; and, WHEREAS, the Tar Heels completed the season with 27 straight wins to finish with a 27-1-0 record; and, WHEREAS, with this 2006 victory in a time when collegiate soccer has reached parity, UNC women's soccer has returned to the forefront of the sport; and, WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Tar Heels have brought honor upon themselves, the University of North Carolina, Orange County and the State of North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses its sincere appreciation and recognition to the University of North Carolina women's soccer team for its outstanding victory and its inspiration to the youth across the Nation through athletic leadership and teamwork. This the tenth day of Apri12007. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board