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[i] BOOK 16 na 666 0002 The Board considered approval of the agenda. Commissioner Matthews moved approval of the agenda as printed. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Groce, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a resolution in support of the Sanford "First Night" Celebration. Ms. Judy Womack gave a brief report on this first time New Year's Eve celebration. Commissioner Reives moved approval of the following: "FIRST NIGHT" RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners seeks to insure that downtown Sanford (Lee County) remains the cultural, financial, governmental service and retail center of our community; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Main Street Resource Team endorses Sanford's interest in developing a "First Night" celebration; and WHEREAS, the "First Night" celebration provides an alcohol free alternative to traditional New Year's Eve celebrations for the entire family; and WHEREAS, the "First Night" celebration builds a sense of community through the shared experience of the festival; and WHEREAS, the "First Night" celebration promotes an appreciation of the cultural diversity of the City of Sanford (Lee County). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners supports a Sanford (Lee County), North Carolina "First Night" celebration to promote city/county pride, community spirit, and family fun. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote the, results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Groce, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 2