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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR THE HONORABLE DAVID PRICE
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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 41" 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 4t" Congressional District for a total of 34
years with honor and distinction ; and
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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
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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 4t"
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 , 20227
Representative Price leaves a legacy of distinguished service and outstanding dedication to
the residents of the 4t" 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 4t" Congressional District .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that this resolution shall be presented to Representative Price and spread
upon the minutes of this meeting . 4U
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This the 17t" day of January , 2023 ,
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