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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 17, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Resolution of Commendation for Representative David Price
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Jamezetta Bedford, Chair, 919-245-2130
Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board, 919-
245-2130
PURPOSE: To approve a resolution of commendation for Representative David Price.
BACKGROUND: David Price was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in
1986, and served a total of 34 years as the representative for North Carolina's 4t" Congressional
District. During his tenure, Representative Price advocated for issues regarding national security,
investment in education and infrastructure, housing and community development, gun violence
prevention, campaign reform, among many others. Representative Price stepped down from office
on December 31, 2022. He will be remembered as a leader and advocate for Orange County and
the 4t" Congressional District who served with distinction and integrity.
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 the Board approve and authorize the Chair
to sign the Resolution of Commendation for Representative David Price.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR THE HONORABLE DAVID PRICE
WHEREAS, David Price began his career in public office in 1986 when he won election to the US House
of Representatives, serving North Carolina's 4th Congressional District; and
WHEREAS, Representative Price first served in the House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994 and
again from 1996 to 2022; and
WHEREAS, Representative Price served the people of the 4th Congressional District for a total of 34
years with honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the US House of Representatives, Representative Price assumed
numerous roles and responsibilities, including:
■ Member of the House Appropriations Committee, where he also served as:
o Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations
Subcommittee;
o Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on
State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs;
■ Member of the House Budget Committee;
■ Co-Chair of the House Democracy Partnership; and
WHEREAS, Representative Price earned and received several meritorious awards, including:
• Lifetime Champion by the North Carolina Justice Center;
■ "Legislator of the Year" by the Sierra Club of North Carolina, the North Carolina Low-
Income Housing Coalition, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and other
organizations; and
• Good Government Award from Common Cause of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Representative Price advocated for federal programs and initiatives that created jobs,
expanded opportunities, and improved the quality of life for Orange County, the 4th
Congressional District, and the state of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, in his final term in office, Representative Price secured $35.9 Million in Community Project
Funding for the 4th District, including funding for Pine Knolls EMPOWERment Affordable
Community Housing, Chapel Hill Streetscape Improvements, Chapel Hill Transit, and
Hillsborough Water and Sewer; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from the House of Representatives on December 31, 2022,
Representative Price leaves a legacy of distinguished service and outstanding dedication to
the residents of the 4th Congressional District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners officially
commends Representative David Price for his leadership, advocacy, and steadfast support for Orange
County and the North Carolina 4th Congressional District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be presented to Representative Price and spread
upon the minutes of this meeting.
This the 17th day of January, 2023.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners