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1 <br />n <br />LJ <br />or <br />2005 - 13 <br />of <br />P td <br />04.e arE>e Touutiu Nourb of Tommissionrrs <br />+Rrsotution <br />WHEREAS, the 10' annual Positive Direction for Youth conference was held on April <br />8 -9, 2005, at the Raleigh Civic and Convention Center with over 9,100 participants; and <br />WHEREAS, youngsters and parents from North Carolina, New Jersey, Philadelphia, <br />Baltimore, South Carolina, and Florida attended the two -day event that focused on creating a <br />• positive opportunity for kids and included fun and spirited events; and <br />WHEREAS, Bishop Charles Mellette founded the Christian Provision Ministries church <br />in Sanford where he held the first conference with 150 participants ten -years ago and <br />0 <br />WHEREAS, the event is focused on helping kids with choice management, conflict <br />resolution, problem solving, managing goals, and learning how to turn dreams into reality; and <br />WHEREAS, due to the demand for the conference it has been expanded into a tour that <br />will he held in Jacksonville, Florida, and Philadelphia in May and June. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS would <br />like to recognize Bishop Charles Mellette for an outstanding job of helping youth face the many <br />challenges they encounter and to do the best they can by setting high goals and keeping God first <br />in their lives. <br />Adopted this 2 " day of May 2005 and presented to Bishop Charles Mellette in <br />recognition for his dedication and outstanding work with youth and the church. <br />Co is 5ner Robert T. s, Sponsor Herbert A. Hincks, Chairman <br />i <br />1 <br />