[RESULT][LAZY][VOTE] Create a 8.x branch

[James Daugherty]

Hi Everyone,

The vote [1] to create the 8.x branch has passed with no objections. I will
proceed with the next steps.

Regards,
James

1. https://lists.apache.org/thread/30f8grwlkrs6bq0tw8zjqk284r3ghx48