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