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Out and About: December 2018
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Prescott Living Magazine
Come & enjoy the local scene in Prescott Arizona!
OUT & ABOUT — Thank you to Karen Shaw for sending in these shots of Jerome and the San Francisco Peaks on a beautiful winter day! We publish reader photos in every issue of Prescott LIVING. Send in your best shots by email to photos@roxco.com. Photos should be taken by you, anywhere in the Greater Prescott area. Selected photos will appear in print and on our social media channels.![]()
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Arizona State Senator Ken Bennett will read a proclamation in memory of Dr. Billie Orr on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 1:15 p.m. on the Senate floor. The session will be livestreamed at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings. Here is the text of the proclamation. ![]()
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In Memory of Dr. Billie Orr![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Prescott on the City Council from 2015 until 2021 and during that time as mayor Pro Tempore from 2017 until 2020; and![]()
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WHEREAS, she was a member and past President of the Republican Women of Prescott; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr Founded the Mayor’s Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served as City Council Liaison for several City Boards and Commissions during her tenure as Councilmember; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, she served as a Board Member of Arizona Town Hall, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was an active Rotarian, serving on Rotary Clubs in the Phoenix area and in Prescott; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, she was a big fan of pickleball and helped Prescott Build outdoor courts for its citizens; and![]()
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WHEREAS, prior to her service in Prescott, Dr. Billie Orr was active in Arizona education for more than twenty-five years; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Arizona as Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction; and![]()
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WHEREAS, under her leadership, Arizona created state academic standards that were ranked among the best in the nation; and![]()
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WHEREAS, in earlier years she taught in the Madison District in Phoenix and was the Principal of Kiva School in Scottsdale; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was a dedicated and longtime public servant to the citizens of Arizona who brought a positive and caring aspect to her service, inspiring many who worked with her; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr will be greatly missed by her many friends in Prescott and throughout Arizona; and![]()
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren and all family members.![]()
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