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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION RE - NAMING THE WHITTED MEETING ROOM TO THE
DONNA S . BAKER MEETING ROOM
WHEREAS , Donna S . Baker , former Clerk to the Orange County Board of
Commissioners , passed away unexpectedly at her home in Orange County on July 31 ,
2020 ; and
WHEREAS , Donna S . 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 , Donna S .
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 S . Baker 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 for40 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 ; " and
WHEREAS Donna S . Baker will be remembered for hers spirit , her energy , and her service
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to Orange County and beyond ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the OrangeY Count Board of
Commissioners does hereby re- name the Whitted Meeting Room to the Donna S . Baker
Meeting Room .
This the 15th day of November , 2022 .
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_ Renee A . Price , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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