AGENDA #1b

ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY DAY PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Animal Protection Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has been open for almost five years; and

WHEREAS, it has cared for more than 4,000 wildlife animals; and

WHEREAS, much of this care is attributed to the efforts of Dr. Bobby Schopler and the Center's dedicated staff and numerous volunteers; and

WHEREAS, it has recently cared for an injured three-year-old American Bald Eagle; and

WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill community had an overwhelming response to the injured eagle and donated money and time to assist the Center in its endeavors.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kevin C. Foy, Mayor of the Town of Chapel Hill, do hereby proclaim June 10, 2002 as

Animal Protection Society Day

In Chapel Hill, and urge all citizens to recognize and appreciate the dedicated work done by the Animal Protection Society and the Animal Protection Society volunteers.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL ON THIS THE TENTH DAY OF JUNE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWO.

Kevin C. Foy, Mayor