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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/06/17 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. HARNETT Hill, Harnett County does not discriminate disability in et COMMISSIONERS P Dan B. Andrews PIXiIA Tim McNeill d origin, sex, religion, age or 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 C: file 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.