2002/06/17 RESOLUTION - CAROLINA HURRICANESBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TEDDY J. BYRD, Chairman
BEATRICE B. Hal., Vice Chairman
DAN B. ANDREWS
Tim McNEILL
WALT TrrCHENER
COUNTY OF HARNETT
P.O. BOX 759 • LILLINGTON, N.C. 27546
(910) 893 -7555 • FAX (910) 814 -2662
RESOLUTION
Carolina Hurricanes
COUNTY MANAGER
Nut, EmoRY
Wm. A. (ToNY) WILDER, Assistant
CLERK TO THE BOARD
KAY S. BLANCHARD
WHEREAS, the Carolina Hurricanes, a National Hockey League team whose home is in
Raleigh, North Carolina, has attained unprecedented success this year; and
WHEREAS, their success during the regular season resulted in the team playing in the
Stanley Cup playoffs; and
WHEREAS, the Stanley Cup is heralded as the most prestigious trophy in sports
throughout North America; and
WHEREAS, their outstanding playoff play resulted in defeats of the New Jersey Devils,
the Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs before falling to the Detroit Redwings in
the finals; and
WHEREAS, their skills and exuberance have created a new -found love of ice hockey in
a basketball domineering area called "Tobacco Road" and now named "Mayberry" by its loyal
hockey fans.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize and commend the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as coach
Paul Maurice and owner Peter Karmanos Jr., for their accomplishments during the 2002 ice
hockey season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board expresses its appreciation and thanks to
the team for the recognition and benefits it has brought statewide.
Adopted this 17'" day of June, 2002.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TEDDY J. BYRD, Chairman
BEATRICE B. HILL, Vice Chairman
DAN B. ANDREWS
Tim MCNER.L
WALT TrrCHENER
COUNTY OF HARNETT
P.O. BOX 759 • LILLINGTON, N.C. 27546
(910) 893 -7555 • FAX (910) 814 -2662
July 16, 2002
Mr. Ken Lehner, Vice President of Marketing
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club
Entertainment & Sports Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Re: Resolution by Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Dear Mr. Lehner:
COUNTY MANAGER
NEtL EMORY
Wm. A. (ToNY) WILDER, Assistant
CLERK TO THE BOARD
KAY S. BLANCHARD
It is with great pleasure to present you with a resolution passed by the
Harnett County Board of Commissioners commending the Carolina Hurricanes
for their accomplishments during the 2002 ice hockey season. The resolution was
unanimously adopted on June 17, 2002 and is entered in the minute's book of
Harnett County.
Please thank the players, Coach Paul Maurice and staff, and owner Peter
Karmanos Jr. for the thrills of a lifetime this past season. We look forward to
following the "Canes'' this upcoming year. Who would have ever thought that ice
hockey could be a favorite among fans in a state with ninety -five degree weather
and called "Tobacco Road "!
Thanks again for the "heart and dedication" shown by your organization
and for making Raleigh, North Carolina "Cane Country"!
Sincerely yours,
CA. (Tony) Wild
Assistant County Manager
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Harnett County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or
disability in employment or the provision of services.