OMBUDS DAY
2024
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 2017, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution declared the second Thursday of October as Ombuds Day to recognize the value of providing informal and confidential channels for addressing organizational and workplace issues; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Ombuds Day theme is Ombuds: Here to Hear You; and
WHEREAS, ombuds work in a wide variety of organizations within the State of North Carolina including universities, governmental agencies, private enterprises, and more; and
WHEREAS, these professionals utilize various resolution methods and provide powerful risk management resources for the institutions they serve; and
WHEREAS, during these difficult times, when many people are facing unprecedented and complicated challenges, the role of ombuds is more valuable than ever; and
WHEREAS, recognition of this day is an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of the profession, highlight the value of ombuds, and encourage the use of ombuds programs; and
WHEREAS, the people of North Carolina are encouraged to learn more about the ombuds profession and to make use of these essential services as needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2024, as “OMBUDS DAY” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.
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Roy Cooper
Governor
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-fifth day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.