HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2018-076 Resolution of Recognition for Linda Foxworth RES - 2018 - 076
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
FOR
LINDA FOXWORTH
WHEREAS , Linda Foxworth , Director of KidSCope , which launched on April 6 , 1988 ,
will be retiring after 30 years of leading the organization ; and
WHEREAS , under the leadership of Linda Foxworth , in 1999 , KidSCope expanded to
include the Children ' s Learning Center , a Developmental Day Center , and Parent and
Child ( PACT ) , an infant/toddler program in Hillsborough ; and
WHEREAS , with statewide reform in mental health delivery , KidSCope moved in 2005
under the umbrella of Chapel Hill Training — Outreach Project ( CHTOP ) ; and
WHEREAS , adapting to gaps in service and partnering with Orange County Early Head
Start , Ms . Foxworth and her staff created a new Developmental Day Center , the
KidSCope Early Learning Center ( KELC ) , dedicated to a diverse , multi - cultural early
childhood education , officially opening on October 8 , 2015 ; and
WHEREAS , through the years , Ms . Foxworth has served on numerous local and
statewide committees and task forces , including serving as president of the North
Carolina Association of Directors on Developmental Day Centers ; and
WHEREAS , Ms . Foxworth was one of the founding members of Child Care Service
Association and served on the Board of Directors from 1980 until 2005 ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners expresses its deep appreciation , gratitude and respect to Linda
Foxworth for the services provided to children and families under Ms . Foxworth ' s
leadership for the people of Orange County .
This the 3rd day of December 2018 .
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