Macon County

Medallion of Honor

Resolution

WHEREAS, The Macon County Board of Commissioners established the Macon County

Medallion of Honor Award to recognize citizens who have made outstanding

contributions toward improving the quality of life in Macon County North Carolina: and

WHEREAS, The Macon County Medallion of Honor is the highest award given by the

Macon County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has nominated and approved the

awarding of a Medallion of Honor to recognize Phil and Sharon Drake of Franklin,

North Carolina, who have consistently devoted themselves to the betterment of their

community, region, state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Phil and Sharon Drake have dedicated their time and financial support to

Macon County by providing employment opportunities to more than four hundred and

fifty individuals in eighteen businesses based in Western North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Phil and Sharon Drake, through their philanthropic nature, have nurtured

hundreds of people, and supported numerous community efforts to improve the quality of

life in Macon County; and

WHEREAS, It is abundantly clear that Phil and Sharon Drake have consistently

established that their belief in biblical principles applies to every walk of life, including

business decisions; and

WHEREAS, Phil and Sharon Drake have demonstrated their commitment to community

service, by their personal, professional and financial investment in the future of Macon

County;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Macon County Board of

Commissioners does hereby award to Phil and Sharon Drake the Macon County

Medallion of Honor in recognition of their unselfish service and contributions to Macon

County and North Carolina.

Adopted this the 29th day of April, 2010.

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C. Jack Horton Ronnie Beale

County Manager/Clerk to the Board Chairman

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Jim Davis

Vice Chairman

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Bobby Kuppers

Commissioners

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Brian McClellan

Commissioners

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Bob Simpson

Commissioners