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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 1, 2020
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-c
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing the Services and Contributions of Retiring Major
David Lewis Caldwell, Jr.
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation David Hunt, 919-245-2126
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing Retiring Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. for
his services to Orange County.
BACKGROUND: David Caldwell has been a lifelong resident of Orange County, a champion
for environmental justice, a career member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and a
respected leader throughout the Orange County community.
David Caldwell was one of the founding members and served on the Rogers-Eubanks
Neighborhood Association (RENA) as a Project Director.
David Caldwell retired from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, for a second time, in 2020 as a
Major of Support Services and Community Outreach.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated
with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Proclamation
Recognizing the Services and Contributions of Retiring Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr.,
authorize the transfer to Major Caldwell of his service side-arm, and authorize the Chair to sign
the Proclamation.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF
RETIRING MAJOR DAVID LEWIS CALDWELL, JR.
OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. is retiring from the Orange County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, David Caldwell grew up in the Rogers Road area on the outskirts of Chapel Hill; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Chapel Hill High School, Major Caldwell graduated from North Carolina
Central University on a basketball scholarship with a degree in Recreation Administration; and
WHEREAS, Major Caldwell proudly served the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, a Town of
Carrboro as a Police Officer, and the residents of Orange County as a deputy sheriff for a combined 40
years; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, David Caldwell retired the Orange County Sheriff's Office and worked with Orange
County Government supporting community centers focusing on minority and rural outreach; and
WHEREAS, David returned to work for the Orange County Sheriff in 2016 as a Major in Support Services,
Community Outreach, retiring again in 2020; and
WHEREAS, in carrying out his law enforcement duties, Major Caldwell jeopardized his own safety and
well-being to protect the lives and property of others and represents the finest example of dedication to
public service; and
WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has, in his personal capacity, served as a leader in his community fighting for
the rights of those not in a position to fight for themselves; and
WHEREAS, David Caldwell was one of the founding members and served with the Rogers-Eubanks
Neighborhood Association (RENA) as a Project Director; and
WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has served as a mentor to the youth of the community by giving of his time
and money to develop and foster youth athletic, academic, and afterschool programs to enhance their
opportunities in life; and
WHEREAS, Major Caldwell has worked tirelessly in partnership with the Orange County Department on
Aging, S.A.L.T., and countless other volunteer organizations to make certain the lives of the senior
population of Orange County were afforded the opportunity to age in place with dignity, respect, and care;
and
WHEREAS, David Caldwell has been a lifelong resident of Orange County, a champion for environmental
justice, a career member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and a respected leader throughout the
Orange County community;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize the
contributions of Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. for his unwavering service to the people of Orange
County, and express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for his numerous and invaluable contributions
to the improvement and well-being of the Orange County community.
FURTHERMORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners determines Major David Lewis Caldwell,
Jr. is authorized to possess, and presents him with, the side-arm he carried while serving as a member of
the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
AND FURTHERMORE, the Board profoundly thanks Major David Lewis Caldwell, Jr. for his
uncompromising commitment, dedication, and distinguished service to humanity and to the residents of
Orange County and wishes him a most enjoyable new journey in the next chapter of his life.
This 1 st day of September, 2020.
Penny Rich, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners