2016/11/21 RESOLUTION TO HONOR COMMISSIONER JIM BURGIN FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE A RESOLUTION TO HONOR COMMISSIONER JAMESA. BURGIN
FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE HARNETT COUNTY.BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, James A. "Jim'' Burgin was elected to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in 2008,
and was re-elected in 2012, serving two consecutive terms for a total of eight years of service; that during his term in
office, Jim was selected by his fellow Commissioners to serve as Chairman; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as County Commissioner, Jim has presided over a period of tremendous
growth in population and development within the County. This rapid growth has presented Harnett County and its
governing body with unique opportunities and challenges including providing adequate local government services,
developing sufficient infrastructure, and creating education and recreational opportunities for our citizens, all while
maintaining fiscal responsibility.Jim has played a significant role in numerous achievements within Harnett County,
including:
• Expansion of health care options for Harnett County's residents through the construction and opening of
Hamett Health Central Harnett Hospital and the Central Carolina Community College Health Sciences
Center in the Brightwater Science and Technology Campus, along with partnerships with Good Hope
Hospital and Sandhills Center to expand mental health services within the county
• Construction of numerous new schools and school improvement projects within the County
• Expansion of the largest rural water and sewer utility system in North Carolina
• Collaboration with Campbell University during a period of vast expansion for the institution, which has
resulted in the addition of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine and the Catherine W. Wood
School of Nursing, as well as,the inception of a School of Engineering and numerous infrastructure
improvements that have brought additional jobs,tax value and prestige to Harnett County
• Completion and implementation of the Harnett County Growth Plan; consisting of a Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Numerous economic development projects within the County, most notably the construction and opening of
the 1.5 million-square-foot Rooms To Go regional distribution center and retail store along Interstate 95
WHEREAS, during his years of public service, Jim has kept a watchful eye over the county's finances,
supporting balanced and responsible fiscal policies. He has been a champion for progress in Harnett County and has
led the Harnett County Board of Commissioners through a period of collaborative leadership; and
WHEREAS,Jim's passion for Harnett County, his concern for the wellbeing of the county's employees and
his commitment to improving the lives of all of Harnett County's residents have earned him the honor, respect and
esteem of his fellow citizens.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby
express its sincere appreciation in honoring Jim for his dedicated and outstanding service, and for his many
contributions for the betterment of Harnett County: the Board further extends to Jim, his wife, Ann, and their family
its best wishes for good health and success in their future endeavors.
Duly adopted this the 21"day of November, 2016.
Harnett County B and of Commissioners
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