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LEE COUNTY
<br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow
<br />LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
<br />RESOLUTION
<br />HONORING COUNCIL MEMBER WALTER MCNEIL, JR.
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<br />WHEREAS, Sanford native Walter McNeil, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2014; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil is survived by his wife, Billie, and one son, Michael; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor's degree in education
<br />and a received a master's degree in Administration from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro;
<br />and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil, a retired educator with the Lee County School System from September 1963 — June
<br />1994, Sanford City Councilman, and advocate, touched the lives of many throughout his career in teaching,
<br />coaching, and mentoring; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil was a current member of the Sanford City Council since January 1981 when he
<br />became the first African American member of the Council; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil served faithfully and consecutively on the Sanford City Council for 33 years and was
<br />last re-elected in November 2010; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil served three terms as mayor pro tem from December 1993 through December 1997
<br />and December 2005 through December 2007, and was appointed to the North Carolina League of
<br />Municipalities Board of Directors for 2005-2006, where he represented cities and towns in Lee, Harnett,
<br />Cumberland, Hoke, Moore, Sampson, and Scotland counties; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil established the National Night Out crime prevention program in 1993 and was an avid
<br />spokesman for parks within neighborhoods, including the one on Pineland Street which was named "The
<br />Walter H. McNeil, Jr. Park" by the community as a show of gratitude for his support and dedication; and,
<br />WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil was known for his honesty, his integrity, and level head and calmness when dealing
<br />with situations, and he will also be remembered for his flower arranging talent.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lee County Board of Commissioners does hereby honor Mr.
<br />Walter McNeil, Jr. for his dedication and years of service on the Sanford City Council and his concern and
<br />caring for the citizens of Sanford.
<br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be made a part of the Minutes of the April 7, 2014, meeting
<br />and a copy presented to the McNeil family.
<br />Adopted this 7th day of April 2014
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<br />Robert T. Reives, Spo)Por '
<br />Lee County Commissioner
<br />Charles T. Parks, Chairman
<br />Lee County Board of Commissioners
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