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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-b
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Thom Freeman-Stuart
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board, 919-
245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing and expressing gratitude to retired Orange
County Assistant Deputy Clerk Thom Freeman-Stuart.
BACKGROUND: After almost 15 years of dedicated service to Orange County, Thom Freeman-
Stuart retired on March 31, 2021.
Following a career in the private sector, Thom Freeman-Stuart joined Animal Services in 2003 as
an Office Assistant. He then became an Accounting Technician with the Department of Social
Services in 2008. Mr. Freeman-Stuart joined the Board of County Commissioners' office as an
Assistant to the Clerk in 2013 and was reclassified to an Assistant Deputy Clerk in 2017.
Mr. Freeman-Stuart managed the advisory boards and commissions process, by recruiting
volunteers, maintaining records, ensuring appointments were made in a timely manner, and acting
as the liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and the advisory boards and
commissions. Mr. Freeman-Stuart also oversaw the day to day financial matters of the Board of
County Commissioners' office, and assisted in developing and monitoring the budget each fiscal
year. Additionally, he served as the lead person for arranging special functions in the county,
including advisory board volunteer and employee recognition events.
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 and authorize
the Chair to sign the attached proclamation recognizing and expressing appreciation to Thom
Freeman-Stuart for his service to the people of Orange County and wishing him well in his
retirement.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO
THOM FREEMAN-STUART,
RETIRING ASSISTANT DEPUTY CLERK
WHEREAS, Thom Freeman-Stuart started working with Orange County in 2006 as an
Office Assistant with Animal Services; and
WHEREAS, Thom earned a promotion to Accounting Technician with the Department of
Social Services in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Thom transferred to the Board of County Commissioners; Office as an
Assistant to the Clerk in 2013 and was later reclassified to Assistant Deputy Clerk in 2017;
and
WHEREAS, during his time in the Board of County Commissioners' Office, Thom did an
exceptional job maintaining and improving the advisory boards and commissions process,
as well as managing the budget and finances for the office; and
WHEREAS, Thom provided excellent service to both internal and external customers,
and was always available to lend a hand; and
WHEREAS, Thom is regarded by his coworkers as a wonderful colleague and friend
whose kindness and good humor will be missed; and
WHEREAS, Thom retired from Orange County on March 31, 2021 after almost
15 years in service to the County and its residents;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation and respect for the services rendered by Thom
Freeman-Stuart to the Orange County community, and wish him well in his retirement.
This the 6t" day of April 2021.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners