HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2016-080 Resolution Honoring Pat Sanford for her lifetime of service RES-2016-080 P6F
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS q6L
RESOLUTION HONORING PAT SANFORD
WHEREAS, Pat Sanford contributed tirelessly to animal welfare in Orange County and beyond for many
decades, benefiting the people and animals greatly; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sanford served as Executive Director for the Orange County Animal Protection Society
[APS]for 17 years, retiring in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sanford worked to construct a new building for APS and worked to expand it several
times afterward; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sanford implemented sterilization of adopted animals to fight pet overpopulation in
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the APS received the Standards of Excellence Award for facilities and staff in 1992, the first
in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sanford worked to form partnerships with wildlife experts in Orange County and
implemented the first low-cost spay/neuter program; and
WHEREAS Mrs. Sanford worked to change dog fighting in North Carolina from a misdemeanor to a
felony; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sanford secured donations of land and monies for APS (now Paws4Ever) that would
fund the creation of its Mebane adoption facility, on-site veterinary clinic, dog park, and training center;
and
WHEREAS, after retirement, Mrs. Sanford went on to serve animals in various other ways, including as a
member of the Animal Services Advisory Board for several years; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Animal Services created a grant in her honor in 2016, to be awarded for a
minimum of ten years to organizations or persons showing the same dedication to animal welfare causes
that she did during her life's work;
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, hereby commends Pat Sanford for
her innumerable contributions to improve the quality of living in Orange County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners expresses its
sincerest appreciation, gratitude and respect to Pat Sanford for her lifetime of service.
This the 13th day of December, 2016.
Mark Dorosin, Chair,
Orange County Board of Commissioners