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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING
DONNA BAKER
CLERK TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS , Donna Baker , Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners , passed away
unexpectedly at her home in Orange County on July 31 , 20200 and
WHEREAS , Donna Baker was appointed Clerk to the Board in June 2002 and served as Clerk
for over 18 years ; and
WHEREAS , after graduating from Clemson University with Honors in 1978 , Ms . Baker built a
lifelong career of community service from her early work with parents and children in need at
The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill , to positions with Georgetown , SC County
Government , and to Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners ; and
WHEREAS , Donna was blessed with and continually expressed love and support for her two
children — Jeremy and CeCe ; and
WHEREAS , Donna loved Orange County and at the same time claimed a lifetime fondness for
Pawley ' s Island , South Carolina where she spent many years and vacations on the beach
enjoying the beautiful sunshine and relaxation of the South Carolina sea , sound , and surf ; and
WHEREAS , Donna served the residents of Orange County and a total of 18 different members
of the Board of Commissioners as a dependable , smart , dedicated , steadfast , and calming spirit ;
and
WHEREAS , former County Commissioner Moses Carey commented , " She was so good to all of
us . She treated County residents with special warmth when they came to her for help . She was
a real friend and dedicated public servant , especially to the Board of Orange County
Commissioners ; " and
WHEREAS , former County Commissioner and North Carolina State Senator Valerie Foushee
shared , " I knew Donna for 40 years , and she remained the same person for that entire period of
time : bright , respectful and caring . She was the most trusted , respected county employee during
my time as a commissioner , and I suspect to the end . She made every commissioner feel like
he / she was her favorite . That ' s a gift ; "
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners ,
on behalf of County residents , officials and employees , honor and remember Donna Baker for
her spirit , her energy and her innumerable contributions to Orange County and beyond ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends its condolences to Jeremy , CeCe , and all
of Donna ' s family and friends ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners
expresses its sincerest appreciation and . comMon_gs Donna Baker for her lifetime of service .
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