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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
2023 YEAR OF THE TRAIL
WHEREAS , Orange County' s natural beauty is critical to its residents ' quality of life , health ,
and economic wellbeing ; and
WHEREAS , the trails that span across our community are an integral part of the recreational
and transportation possibilities of our area and promote an enjoyment of scenic beauty by
residents and visitors ; and
WHEREAS , the parks , greenways , trails and natural areas in our community are welcoming
to all and provide a common ground for people of all ages , abilities and backgrounds to
access our rich and diverse natural , cultural , and historic resources ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County ' s natural assets and resources are integral to disaster recovery
and resiliency to climate change for future generations ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County trails and others across the state connect people , towns , natural
areas , parks and open space , and other cultural and natural resources , with Orange County' s
nine parks and nature preserves providing more than 13 miles of trails — including seven
miles at Little River Regional Park and Natural Area , and with plans to add more , and
including a large segment of the State ' s Mountains to Sea Trail that stretches more than
1 , 000 miles from the mountains to the coast ; and
WHEREAS , trails offer quality- of- life benefits to all as expressions of local community
character and pride , as outdoor workshops for science education , as tools for economic
revitalization , as free resources for healthy recreation , as accessible alternative
transportation , and as sites for social and cultural events ; and
WHEREAS , annual trail runs such as the annual Little River Trail Run and community hiking
activities on Orange County trails and nature preserves are significant in importance to show
how valuable trails are to Orange County residents ; and
WHEREAS , the North Carolina General Assembly designated 2023 as the Year of the Trail
in North Carolina to promote and celebrate the State ' s extensive network of trails that
showcase our State ' s beauty , vibrancy and culture ; and
WHEREAS , North Carolina is known as the " Great Trails State " ;
NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim
2023 as the " YEAR OF THE TRAIL " in Orange County , and commend its observance to all
people .
Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners , his the 7th day of February , 2023 .
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Ja ezett edford , Ch r' Laura Jeno i , Clerk to the Board
Orange County Board of Commissioners