HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-16-2002 - 5b ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 16, 2002
Action Agenda
- Item No. '�-
SUBJECT: Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Strayhorn
DEPARTMENT: Clerk to the Board PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Buck Tredway, ext 2126
Resolution
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution of appreciation for Bob Strayhorn for his dedication to the
citizens of Orange County
BACKGROUND: Bob Strayhorn, a farmer and land owner in Orange County for more than 50
years, has served on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, Orange County Planning
Board and Agricultural Preservation Board, enhancing the quality of life for all the citizens of
Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt a resolution of
appreciation commending Bob Strayhorn for his many years of service to the citizens of Orange
County, and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation on behalf of the Board.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Strayhorn
WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, Bob Strayhorn has been a farmer and land owner in
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, for over 20 years, Mr. Strayhorn has given of his time and energy as a
dedicated servant to the citizens of Orange County through his volunteer work in County
government and community_groups; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhorn has served as a member of the County's Agricultural
Preservation Board since 1994, including service as the Board vice-chair; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhorn served on the County's first Planning Board in the late
1960's/early 1970's, and also recently completed two consecutive terms as a member of
the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhorn served on the first Recreation and Parks Advisory Council
created in February 1979, and was one of the first recipients of the Recreation and
Parks Advisory Council's Volunteer Service Award in November 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhom served on the Master Plan Advisory Group that developed
the Master Recreation and Parks Plan adopted July 1988, and also served on the Rural
Character Study Committee during the late 1980's and early 1990's; and
WHEREAS, for over 20 years, Mr. Strayhom has allowed the Recreation and Parks
Departments of Orange County and Carrboro the use of his large farm pond for the
annual countywide "Youth Fishing Rodeo,"which attracts more than 350 youth and
adults each year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhom has participated in every Orange County 4-H Livestock Show
in its 56-year history; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 Mr. Strayhorn enrolled his farms in Chapel Hill and Little River
Townships in the County's Voluntary Agricultural District program, contributing the
largest acreage of the program's participating farms; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhom assisted the County in its recent acquisition of the Blackwood
property for the preservation of land for a future park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strayhorn has not been one to shy away from political discourse where
he expressed his opinions while at the same time working with others to address
differences and ultimately achieve the best conclusions for all of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, through his selfless devotion to Orange County's volunteer boards and
commissions, Bob Strayhorn has distinguished himself as a true public steward and an
example to all the citizens of Orange County;
NOW THEREFORE, do we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby
express our appreciation to Bob Strayhorn for his dedication to Orange County and for
his service to the Agricultural Preservation Board, the Orange County Planning Board,
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, and in numerous other capacities;
FURTHERMORE, we express our appreciation for the contributions that he, in
conjunction with his wife Helen Strayhorn, have made to the quality of life in Orange
County.
This the 16th day of April, 2002.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners