RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION STEVEN D. COGBURN
BUNCOMBE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
WHEREAS, the Honorable Steven D. Cogburn is an Asheville native who has dedicated his life to upholding the law and protecting its integrity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cogburn served as a Research Assistant to the Honorable Justice J. William Copeland of the North Carolina Supreme Court and he has enjoyed a distinguished career practicing law in North Carolina for the past 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Clerk Cogburn was appointed Clerk of Superior Court by the Honorable Judge Dennis J. Winner in January 2009; and
WHEREAS, Clerk Cogburn has graciously served as an impartial observer for school lotteries to ensure the integrity of student admissions in the Asheville City Schools; and
WHEREAS, Clerk Cogburn has been an invaluable advocate for Asheville City Schools in ensuring the appropriate administration of justice in bond forfeiture matters whereby revenues are payable to the public schools; and
WHEREAS, Clerk Cogburn has announced his retirement and is looking forward to spending well-deserved time with his wife, Anne, and his three sons.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Asheville City Board of Education wishes to express its appreciation and thanks to Clerk Cogburn for his service and dedication to, and his friendship of, Asheville City Schools’ Board members, administrators, teachers and staff members over the course of his impressive 40+ year career.
BY ACCLIMATION, THE BOARD SAYS THANK YOU!
Read and Approved, this the 13th of February 2023 in open session.
George Sieburg, Chair
Amy Ray, Vice Chair