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-'k'► BOOK U PA071 WHEREAS, John A. Lang, Jr., a native of Moore County, died on June 27, 1974; AND WHEREAS, John A. Lang, Jr.,. through- out his long and distinguished career as a public servant displayed a marked affection for Lee County and its. citizens; AND WHEREAS, in the death of Mr. Lang, the State of North Carolina has suffered the loss of an outstanding citizen and public servant; AND WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for Lee County wishes to record its appreciation of his life and his contribution to"the citizens of this County.and to express its sympathy to his family. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners for Lee County: 1. That in the death of John A. Lang, Jr., Lee County has suffered the loss.of a distinguished friend and servant. 2. That the Board of Commissioners for Lee County does hereby express its appreciation of John A. Lang, Jr., as a devoted public servant and friend and does hereby extend its sympathy to his family for the loss of its distinguished member. 3. That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and a copy shall be transmitted to the family of. John A. Lang, Jr. Commissioner Hal L. Hancock seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Chairman Gordon A. Wicker reported that the Board of Social Services had had very little luck in securing a replacement for Mr. Mack Worley and asked the corporation of all the members of the Board in finding a suitable replacement.for Mr. Worley as Director. Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker reported that the Manpower Area Planning Council had secured an additional grant for the Summer Youth Employment Program and that Lee County's share would be $100,342.00. rather than $83,138.00 and this would allow the 108 enrollees in this program to work 40 hours per week. He also reported that the Summer Recreational and Transportation Support would amount to $3,434.00 and that plans for the use of these funds were being worked out with Mr. Sonny Baker, Recreation Director. The Board next discussed attendance by members of the Board to the National Association of County Officers'. Convention in Miami, Florida. Commissioner William,H. Cooper moved that Commissioner J. Eugene Rogers be designated as the delegate to said convention and that Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker be designated as the alternate and that said Commissioners, together with the County Finance Officer, be authorized and directed to attend said Convention. Commissioner Hal L.' Hancock seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. -4-