HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-08-2002 - 5a ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Maefing Date: May 8, 2002
Action Agan a
Item No.
SUBJECT: Resolution of Appreciation for Volunteers Serving on County
SoardYCommissions
DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (YM) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT-
Yes-Resolution Barry Jacobs. Chair BOCC
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 7324181
Chapel Hill 9684501
Durham 686.7331
Mebane 336-3274031
PURPOSE: To consider a resolution of appreciation for the volunteers who serve on County
boards and commissions.
BACKGROUND: National Vdunceer Week was April 21-27. During the month of May. County
Commissioners will show their appreciation for all the time and effort volunteers who serve on
County boards and commissions give to Orange County by presenting each volunteer with
gift of North Carolina products from A Southern Season.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: An allocation for recognition of volunteers is induced in the BOGG
budget.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize
the Chair to sign the resolution of appreciation.
RESOLUTION
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
IN
ORANGE COUNTY
Whereas, the 29� annual National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, was held to
recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and
national levels; and
Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to
Orange County and other organizations to provide needed services to county
residents; and,
Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our
communities to help make Orange County a better place to live; and,
Whereas, volunteers are an invaluable asset to Orange County departments
and agencies and their service contributes to the cost effectiveness and
efficiency of government operations; and,
Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the
democratic process by volunteers contributing their time to help address
community challenges; and,
Whereas, during May the Orange County Board of County Commissioners
will show its appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with
a gift of products from A Southern Season.
Now Therefore, Let ft be Resolved that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners sincerely thanks its volunteers for their community spirit,
expertise, dedication and commitment to the citizens of Orange County and
hereby recognizes the week of April 21-27, 2002 as
VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY
This the 8' day of May 2002.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Board of Commissioners