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NORTH CAROLINA <br />CABARRUS COUNTY <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, reading is a joy for all ages which allows young and old to come together in <br />discussion on a variety of topics; and <br />WHEREAS, every community has special traits that make it unique. These traits develop over <br />time and are woven into the fabric of its citizens' daily lives. In many ways, our community defines who <br />we are; and <br />WHEREAS, every community comes together through shared history, shared knowledge and <br />shared experiences. As our community grows and changes, it can become more difficult to maintain and <br />to honor the traits that are unique and special; and <br />WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County Public Library has partnered with the public libraries, parks <br />departments, community colleges and others in Davidson, Rowan and Stanly counties to form one <br />community for the 411— 4 COUNTIES, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project; and <br />WHEREAS, 411— 4 COUNTIES, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY is one way to bring together each diverse <br />individual in Cabarrus, Davidson, Rowan and Stanly counties to share an experience together - the <br />experience of reading the same novel. This collective experience not only encourages literacy; it also <br />encourages dialogue and the expression of thoughts and ideas among individuals who may not <br />otherwise find a connection; and <br />WHEREAS, the months of March and April 2014 have been selected for the 411 — 4 COUNTIES, 1 <br />BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project; and <br />WHEREAS, "Mr. Penumbra's 24 -Hour Bookstore" by Robin Sloan is selected as this year's 411— 4 <br />COUNTIES, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project; and <br />WHEREAS, in celebration of the 411 — 4 COUNTIES, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project created <br />many ways to come together and participate throughout March and April by participating in book <br />discussions, entering contests, participating in "The Quest for the Code" at the Arena, by meeting author <br />Robin Sloan and many other events. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners County declare the months of <br />March and April as 411 — 4 COUNTIES, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY months in Cabarrus County and <br />commend its observance to all citizens. <br />ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Cabarrus County, North Carolina this the 17th <br />day of February, 2014. <br />/ r 1792 <br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br />Attachment number 1 <br />C -3 Page 40 <br />