HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-01-2005-6aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 1, 2005
Action Agenda
Item No. (0-q
SUBJECT: Recognition of Millard Fuller- Founder of Habitat for Humanity International
DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution David Hunt, ext 2126
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To consider a resolution to officially recognize the work of Millard Fuller, Founder of
Habitat for Humanity International.
BACKGROUND: Habitat for Humanity, based on the concepts and leadership of Millard Fuller,
has provided safe affordable housing for over 125 families in Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The adoption of the resolution has no financial impact on Orange County.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the resolution and
authorize the Chair to sign.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION OF
MILLARD FULLER
FOUNDER OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
WHEREAS, In 1976, Millard Fuller and his wife Linda founded Habitat for Humanity
International; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat volunteers approach building their 200,000°i home, providing a simple,
decent place to live for over 900,000 people around the world; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity International is well known as the leader in the affordable
housing movement in the United States, as well as working in over 100 different
countries; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat recycles used and surplus building materials through ReStores, including
approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of the original maple flooring from Woollen Gym at
UNC, raising over $10,000; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has built more than 125 homes since
starting in 1984, providing a safe place to live for over 425 children; and,
WHEREAS, New Homestead Place, Chestnut Oaks, Rusch Hollow, and Richmond Hills provide
safe affordable housing for Orange County residents; and,
WHEREAS, Millard Fuller has demonstrated in the world we live in today, one person can make
a difference.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses
its sincere appreciation and recognition to Millard Fuller, Founder of Habitat for
Humanity International for his outstanding effort and skills to bring awareness of
affordable housing needs, as well as starting the infrastructure to provide affordable
housing to residents of Orange County,
This the first day of February 2005
Moses Carey, Chair