Item:
Title
Resolution - Honoring the Life and Legacy of Judge Willis P. Whichard (10min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: February 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to recognize the life and legacy of Judge Willis P. Whichard, who transitioned on November 18th, following a noteworthy life of public service. In addition to being a dynamic legal scholar and visionary public servant, he was also a generous supporter of the Durham Library and other humanities in Durham and beyond. He served on the Board of Trustees and established the Willis P. and Leona P. Whichard Endowment for the North Carolina Collection at the Main Library. Judge Whichard dearly loved his state and the Durham community and will be missed for his enduring impact on so many.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Dr. Mike Lee, Chairman, Durham Board of County Commissioners
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognize the life and legacy of Judge Willis P. Whichard and that a copy of this resolution be provided to his family along with sincere gratitude for a life well lived.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________