HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2020-079 Resolution of Commendation for Commissioner Penny Rich RES - 202M79
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
FOR
COMMISSIONER PENNY RICH
WHEREAS , the residents of Orange County elected Penny Rich to the Board of County
Commissioners in 2012 ; and re - elected her in 2016 ; and
WHEREAS , Commissioner Rich was elected Chair of the Board of Commissioners in 2018 and
again in 2019 ; and Vice Chair in 2016 and 2017 ; and
WHEREAS , Commissioner Rich has served the residents of Orange County regardless of
geographic location faithfully and with honor , integrity and distinction for the past
eight years ; and
WHEREAS , Commissioner Rich has always been mindful of the interests and concerns of
Orange County residents and has brought new and innovative ideas to the Board of
Commissioners while continually encouraging the Board and staff to think " outside of
the box" ; and
WHEREAS , during her tenure as an Orange County Commissioner , Penny has shared her talent
for leadership and public service through her work on numerous boards and
commissions , including the Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors ,
Triangle J Council of Government , NACo — Nation Association of County
Commissioners Telecommunications and Technology Committee , Orange County
Food Council , TARPO (Triangle Rural Area Planning Organization ) , Chatham
Orange Work Group , Durham Orange Chapel Hill Work Group , School Collaboration
Work Group , NCDOT Quarterly Work Group , Legislative Issues Work Group , Fire
Chief' s Association of Orange County and Solid Waste Advisory Work Group ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners officially
commends Penny Rich for her hard work , dedication and exemplary service to the
people of Orange County , and wishes her and her family the very best in their future
endeavors .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Penny Rich and that the
Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting .
This the 7th day of December 2020 .