HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2022-005-Proclamation recognizing and horning William Blankenship retiring Battalion cheif Chapel Hill fire dept ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
WILLIAM BLANKENSHIP
RETIRING BATTALION CHIEF , CHAPEL HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS , in 1993 , Mr . William Blankenship embarked on a career of public
service by joining the Chapel Hill Fire Department as a full -time firefighter ; and
WHEREAS , Mr . Blankenship made numerous contributions to the Chapel Hill Fire
Department and ultimately reached the rank of Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS , throughout his professional career , William Blankenship helped
advance the Chapel Hill Fire Department by serving in a variety of roles including
Training Captain , Captain , and ultimately as a Battalion Chief ; and
WHEREAS , through his dedication and service to the residents of Chapel Hill and
the greater Orange County community , Mr . Blankenship directly contributed to
creating a safer and more resilient Orange County ; and
WHEREAS , William Blankenship is retiring from the Chapel Hill Fire Department
after serving the residents and visitors of Orange County for twenty- nine years ;
NOW, THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation for the invaluable service of William
Blankenship to the Orange County community , and wish him well in his retirement .
This the 3rd day of May , 2022 .
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Renee Price , Chair
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
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