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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER MONTH PROCLAMATION
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center began as a community mediation center
in September 1978 to provide mediation services to Orange County residents ; and
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center was the first community mediation
center in North Carolina , and assisted in the formation of others around the state ; and
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center now serves over 3 , 000 people through
mediation , training , facilitation , and Restorative Practices for youth services ; and
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center is an essential partner for the courts ,
the schools , and government units , and a resource for residents ; and
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center is a statewide leader in the provision of
these services ; and
Whereas , the Dispute Settlement Center is celebrating its 40t" year of operation ;
NOW , THEREFORE , we , the Board of County Commissioners of Orange
County , North Carolina , do hereby proclaim November 2019 as " DISPUTE
SETTLEMENT CENTER MONTH " in Orange County and invite residents to observe
this month with appropriate programs , ceremonies , and activities .
This , the 15t" Day of October , 2019 .
Penny Rich , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners