AGENDA #8
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE OF
JOYCE BROWN
TO THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, Joyce Brown served the town of Chapel Hill as a Town Council member from December 4, 1989, to December 3, 2001; and as Mayor pro tempore from December 7, 1993, to December 1, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has demonstrated her love of the natural environment and wildlife habitats by carefully assessing the environmental impact of every development proposal, and is recognized and appreciated for her consistent focus and efforts to protect and enhance our natural environment; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has diligently encouraged the Council and staff to find ways to help citizens become a part of their Town government; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has worked tirelessly for a better Town: places to walk, and a new mixed-used zone that would combine residential with small-scale retail, stormwater management improvements; a model for monitoring air quality; ways to measure the fiscal and environmental impacts of development on the Town’s resources; and helped to found a state-wide coalition of cities to work in the General Assembly for public transit resources; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has spearheaded efforts to encourage use of efficient, locally-controlled, environmentally-friendly energy within Town buildings long before it was fashionable to do so, and has and worked with the Million Solar Roofs Committee, culminating in the installation of photovoltaic panels at the Hargraves Center; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has worked to educate the public about the need for recycling and waste reduction, including her work on the Pay-As-You-Throw Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has shown vision for the future of the region by her work on the Sustainable Development Task Force and the Shaping Orange County’s Future Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Joyce served the community and the Town Council with her active participation on the following work groups, as well as in many other ways:
Appearance Commission
Citizen’s Energy Task Force
Coordination and Consultation Committee
Durham-Chapel Hill Work Group
Landfill Owners’ Group
Landfill Reorganization Work Group
North Carolina Transportation Coalition
Noise Ordinance Study Committee
Land Trust Implementation Task Force
Shaping Orange County’s Future Task Force Steering Committee
Sustainable Development Task Force
Transportation Advisory Committee
Transportation Board
Triangle J Council of Governments Board of Delegates
Triangle J Water Resources Committee
WHEREAS, Joyce spent many years serving on the Landfill Owners’ Group that led to the formation of public policy on solid waste management; and
WHEREAS, Joyce’s determination, belief in fair process, belief in a participatory democratic system, and dedication to the people of Chapel Hill will be missed; and
WHEREAS, Joyce has decided to leave her seat on the Town Council in order to devote more time to her special interests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises
for her outstanding service to the people of Chapel Hill and Orange County and her loving dedication to the betterment of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
This the 3rd day of December, 2001.
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE OF
LEE PAVĂO
TO THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, Lee Pavăo served the Town of Chapel Hill as a Town Council member from December 7, 1993, to December 3, 2001; and as Mayor pro tempore from December 6, 1999, to December 3, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Lee has served as an Advisor to the Mayor on Town-University Discussions, working to reach solutions for the community and the University that protected the community and the environment; and
WHEREAS, Lee has given of his time with leadership and support for various community groups, such as the Chapel Hill Museum Board of Directors, Library Board of Trustees, Library Foundation Board, and as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, Lee has been a leader in formative discussions that will affect the young people of our community, especially in areas of school development, through his role on the Orange County School and Land Use Council, and in his efforts to ensure the location of a school in Southern Village and a gymnasium in Meadowmont; and
WHEREAS, Lee has been a promoter of cultural events, tourism, and community activities within Chapel Hill and the greater Orange County community, serving as Chair, Vice-Chair, and Member of the Orange County Visitor’s Bureau Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Lee has demonstrated his generosity of spirit through his distinguished service to such agencies as the Chapel Hill Senior Center and the Ronald McDonald House; and
WHEREAS, Lee served the community and the Town Council with his participation on the following work groups, as well as in many other ways:
Chapel Hill Senior Center
Durham-Chapel Hill Work Group
Library Board of Trustees
Library Foundation Board
Orange County School and Land Use Council
Orange County Parks and Recreation Work Group
Parks and Recreation Commission
Southern Village School/Park Committee
Steering Committee
Sustainable Development Task Force
Transportation Board
Triangle J Council of Governments Delegates Board
UNC-Chapel Hill Planning Panel
WHEREAS, Lee has demonstrated exemplary skills in listening to others, and by providing a calm voice during even the most difficult discussions;
WHEREAS, Lee’s sense of humor, compassion for others, and generosity will be missed by Council Members, employees, and citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises
for his outstanding service to the people of Chapel Hill and Orange County and his loving dedication to the betterment of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
This the 3rd day of December, 2001.
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE OF
ROSEMARY I. WALDORF
TO THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, Rosemary I. Waldorf served the Town of Chapel Hill as Mayor from December 4, 1995 to December 3, 2001; and as a Town Council member from November 8, 1993, to December 4, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary served as the first woman Mayor of Chapel Hill and as a role model for all persons who aspire to public office; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has served tirelessly as the Town’s leader in discussions between the Town and the University to reach workable solutions for the community and the University during consideration of the University’s Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary served on the Coalition for Public Transportation, and worked with the Mayors of Cary, Durham, and Raleigh to develop the Regional Transportation Strategy for the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, serving as a spokesperson for regional transportation issues and advocating the need for greater investment in multi-modal transportation alternatives; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary spearheaded efforts to improve public safety and reduce crime in Chapel Hill, emphasizing the need for more officers and supporting community policing, and through her work first on the Violent Crime and Drug Abuse Task Force and then as chair of the Chapel Hill Police Department Law Enforcement Committee; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has been a major supporter of bond issues to improve the community, including the 1996 bond issue that funded a new fire station, renovations to the police headquarters, a downtown Streetscape improvement project, parks and recreation, and open space; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has provided leadership for Chapel Hill during and after natural disasters such as Hurricane Fran in 1996, the historic snow storm of January 2000, and the flooding of July 2000, and has made every effort to provide relief to the victims of these events; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has been actively involved in the development of our young people, including her work with the YMCA and After-School Programs and camps for children; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary served the community and the Town Council with her participation in the following work groups, as well as in many other ways:
Advisory Committee for the Cane Creek Watershed Study
Coordination and Consultation Committee
County-wide Recreation Planning Committee
Design Review Board
Facilities Naming Committee
Firefighters’ Relief Fund
North Carolina Metropolitan Coalition
Mayor’s Committee on the UNC Master Plan
Mayor’s Orange County Water and Sewer Committee
Orange-Chatham Work Group Policy
Oversight Committee for the US 15-501 Major Investment Study
Public Housing Special Needs Committee
Shaping Orange County’s Future Task Force Steering Committee
Southern Village School/Park Committee
Transportation Advisory Committee
UNC-Chapel Hill Planning Panel
Violent Crime and Drug Abuse Task Force
WHEREAS, Rosemary has shown strong skills in mediating conflicts and in helping the Council find solutions to problems that address a variety of perspectives and policy values; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has inspired and engendered an environment of civil, respectful, and productive discourse; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary’s sense of humor and her genuine compassion will be missed; and
WHEREAS, Rosemary has chosen to leave her seat on the Town Council in order to devote more time to a professional career and family;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises
for her outstanding service to the people of Chapel Hill and Orange County and her loving dedication to the betterment of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
This the 3rd day of December, 2001.