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r 1792 <br />z- t -a <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONNECT NC BOND ACT <br />WHEREAS North Carolina and its counties have a mutual desire to improve and enhance <br />the quality of life for all of our state's citizens; and <br />WHEREAS the North Carolina Community College System is in need of new and <br />renovated facilities to educate and prepare students and workers for the 21st century for the <br />purpose of enhancing the economic attractiveness of the State; and <br />WHEREAS Clean water and sewer systems are essential to attract new and strengthen <br />existing industry and to provide for the needs of the State and its growing population; and <br />WHEREAS having parks and public facilities accessible to children and veterans with <br />disabilities is essential to improving the quality of life for our most vulnerable citizens; and <br />WHEREAS financing these costs through a bond is the most economical and affordable <br />way to address these infrastructure needs; and <br />WHEREAS the Connect NC Bond Act will provide funding for many critical needs facing <br />North Carolina that will improve and enhance the quality of life in our counties; <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br />that it does hereby express its support for the Connect NC Bond Act; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is sent to all 100 counties with <br />encouragement for each county to adopt a similar resolution; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are transmitted to the members <br />of the General Assembly and to Governor Pat McCrory to let them know of our support for this <br />issue. <br />Adopted this the 15 day of February, 2016. <br />Stephen M. Morris, Chairman <br />Board of Commissioners <br />ATTEST: <br />Megan I.E. Smit, Clerk to the Board <br />Attachment number 1 \n <br />F -6 Page 73 <br />