HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 12-10-19 Item 4-e - Recognition of Emergency Services Planner Sarah Pickhardt by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 9100 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 10, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-e
SUBJECT: Recognition of Emergency Services Planner Sarah Pickhardt by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars - Post 9100
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dinah Jeffries, 919-245-6100
Kirby Saunders, 919-245-6100
Buck Simmons, Veterans of Foreign
Wars
PURPOSE: To host and join with the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 9100 in honoring
Emergency Management Planner Sarah Pickhardt with a certificate of recognition for her
dedication and service to Orange County and the residents of North Carolina.
BACKGROUND: The mission statement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "To foster
camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the
military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans."
VFW Post 9100 has ventured out to embrace community providers, law enforcement, fire, EMS,
teachers, etc., and recognize selected individuals who have served with dedication and
selflessness to those in need of help. The Orange County Emergency Services Department
nominated Sarah Pickhardt, Emergency Management Planner, for her dedication, untiring
service and willingness to go wherever she is called, regardless of the mission or location.
Captain Buck Simmons, former United States Marine Corps pilot, will be present at the meeting
on behalf of Post 9100. Captain Simmons flew 920 combat missions in Viet Nam and received
multiple medals and awards during his service. His proudest accomplishment was in the
"number of Marines" he was able to keep alive.
On behalf of the VFW, Post 9100 will recognize Sarah Pickhardt for her exemplary service to
the residents and visitors of Orange County, and throughout the State of North Carolina with a
framed citation in honor of Ms. Pickhardt's contributions and with a One Hundred Dollar ($100)
donation to the organization of her choice.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with hosting and joining with the
VFW in recognizing Ms. Pickhardt.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board host and express appreciation
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9100 for extending their outreach to recognize individuals
who have a positive impact on the community, and join with Post 9100 in recognizing and
congratulating Sarah Pickhardt for receiving this honor.