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Durham forms local America250NC committee to plan semiquincentennial events
Summary
The board endorsed AMERICA250NC and established a voluntary Durham County committee (Resolution 25-0098). Library Development Officer Sara Stephens said a kickoff meeting was held and the committee chose 'Common Ground' as its theme.
At its Feb. 24 meeting the Durham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-0098 endorsing AMERICA250NC and establishing a Durham County committee to coordinate local activities for the United States’ 250th anniversary commemorations.
Commissioner Wendy Jacobs read the resolution and Assistant County Manager Tammie Hall introduced Sara Stephens, Library Development Officer, who thanked the board for the resolution and said Durham had held an organizational meeting. Stephens told the board the committee identified participating organizations and selected 'Common Ground' as the county’s theme.
The resolution states committee participation is voluntary and unpaid and directs a copy of the resolution be sent to the Durham legislative delegation and the AMERICA250NC Committee. Board members thanked Stephens for convening partner organizations and indicated willingness to assist with upcoming events.
No budget appropriation specific to the committee was recorded in the transcript; the resolution is administrative and focused on organization and outreach.
