HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2018-074 Resolution of Commendation for Commissioner Barry Jacobs
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
FOR
COMMISSIONER BARRY JACOBS
WHEREAS, the residents of Orange County elected Barry Jacobs to the Board of County Commissioners
in 1998 and re-elected him in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014; and
WHEREAS, Barry Jacobs was elected Chair of the Board of Commissioners in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008,
2013 and 2014; and, Vice Chair in 2001, 2005 and 2007; and
WHEREAS, Barry has proven himself to be a dedicated and effective public servant who has gained the
respect of all who have known him in both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, Barry has taken a special interest in affordable housing, local agriculture, environmental
protection, recycling and solid waste, education, economic development, land use, governmental
efficiency, parks and recreation, libraries, social justice, and public access to decision-making; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Orange County Commissioner, Barry Jacobs has shared his talent
for leadership and public service through his work on numerous committees, boards, and task forces at
the state, regional and local levels; and
WHEREAS, he has provided strong support for the local agricultural community through programs such
as the Annual Agricultural Summit (in its 20th year), the establishment of the David Price Farmers’ Market
Pavilion, adding a county agricultural economic developer, maintaining a strong Lands Legacy Program,
and the Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center; and
WHEREAS, Barry has encouraged improving communication and dialog with governing partners,
including the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Triangle J. Council of Governments,
Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization, and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and
Mebane; and
WHEREAS, Barry has advocated to have partner participation on efforts including the Solid Waste
Advisory Group, the Rural Buffer, the Water and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary
Agreement, the Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Little River Regional and Hollow Rock Parks, PFAP,
and the Durham Orange Light Rail Transit Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners desire, on behalf of County officials and
employees, and the residents of Orange County, to express their deep appreciation and gratitude for the
services rendered by Commissioner Jacobs to the County over the past 20 years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Orange County Board of Commissioners offers Barry our
very best wishes for success, happiness, prosperity and good health in his future endeavors.
This the third day of December 2018.
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Mark Dorosin, Chair Penny Rich, Vice Chair Renee Price, Commissioner
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Mia Burroughs, Commissioner Earl McKee, Commissioner Mark Marcoplos, Commissioner