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October 16, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3322 Nation's History; and WHEREAS, we also remember and pay tribute to the American armed forces whose courage and sacrifice secures our freedom and keeps the peace and defends our values around the world; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim November 11, 2017 as National Veterans Day and call upon our citizens to always remember and honor our veterans, and those who continue to serve this country so willingly to preserve the principles of justice, freedom and democracy for all. ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2017. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C-6) DHS - National Family Caregivers Month Proclamation Chairman Morris announced the Cabarrus County Department of Human Services is requesting the Board of Commissioners to declare November 2017 as National Family Caregivers Month in Cabarrus County. Through the Family Caregivers Support Program, Cabarrus County DHS supports caregivers by providing care management services, respite services, information and referral, and training through Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION by Commissioner Kiger seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the National Family Caregivers Month Proclamation 2017. Proclamation No. 2017-15 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH PROCLAMATION 2017 WHEREAS, over 90 million Americans today are family caregivers for their loved ones; and WHEREAS, a large number of them are finding themselves providing care 24-hours a day/7-days a week; and WHEREAS, although caregiving can be a rewarding experience, it is not without its consequences such as stress, poor health, and caregiver burnout; and WHEREAS, six out of 10 family caregivers juggle everyday life tasks such as preparing the children for school, managing household responsibilities, and work full- or part-time. Whether it be for a senior with Alzheimer' s or a child with special needs the required attention can be non-stop; and WHEREAS, caregiving affects the whole family. Family time and mealtime are extremely important in the caregiving setting. Ensuring that the caregiver and family members get the proper nutrition is important for maintaining strength, energy, stamina, and a positive attitude; and WHEREAS, making time for yourself and the family protects a family caregiver' s own health, strengthens family relationships, prevents burnout and can enable a care recipient to stay at home up to three times longer. The chance to take a breather and re-energize is vital in order for you to be as good a caregiver tomorrow as you were today; and WHEREAS, with the responsibility of family caregivers in our country growing every year, it is even more essential to encourage these heroes to take some time for respite so they may continue their mission of providing that loving care that only they can provide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby recognize November 2017 as National Family Caregivers Month with the theme "Caregiving Around the Clock" in Cabarrus County and urge all citizens to join in this observance. ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2017.