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State University <br />A &T State University <br />* * <br />NC COOPERATIVE <br />• <br />Ldoi—I p EXTENSION <br />Empowering People � Providing Solutions <br />North Carolina Cooperative Extension Centennial Proclamation <br />WHEREAS, May 8, 2014 marks the Centennial of the signing of the Smith -Lever Act which <br />established Cooperative Extension, the nationwide transformational education system operating <br />through land grant universities in partnership with federal, state and local governments; and <br />WHEREAS, U. S. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and U.S. Representative A.F. Lever of South <br />Carolina authored the Smith -Lever Act to expand the "vocational, agricultural and home demonstration <br />programs in rural America" by bringing the research -based knowledge of the land -grant universities to <br />the people where they live and work; and <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County is a critical component <br />of the three part land -grant university mission and works collaboratively with research and academic <br />programs associated with the North Carolina State University and North Carolina A T State University to <br />reach traditional and underserved audiences in all communities across North Carolina; and <br />WHEREAS, the Smith -lever Act requires a partnership between county, state and federal <br />governments and encourages priorities be established locally to meet the needs of each county; and <br />WHEREAS, North Carolina Cooperative Extension education disseminated through Cabarrus <br />County for agriculture producers has helped establish North Carolina as a leading agriculture producing <br />state; 4 -H youth development has reached millions of youth and helped prepare them for responsible <br />adulthood by equipping them with citizenship and leadership skills; family and consumer sciences has <br />prepared people for healthy, productive lives and breaking the cycle of poverty; and <br />WHEREAS, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County engages with rural and <br />urban learners through practical, community -based and online approaches, resulting in acquisition of <br />knowledge, skills and motivation to strengthen the profitability of animal and plant production systems, <br />protect natural resources, help people make healthful lifestyle choices, ensure a safe and abundant food <br />supply, encourage community vitality and prepare the next generation of leaders; <br />NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: <br />Recognizes the significance of the Smith -Lever Act to the establishment of Cooperative <br />Extension nationwide. <br />Encourages the people of Cabarrus County to observe and celebrate the centennial with a focus <br />on congratulating the accomplishments of the past 100 years and ensuring a thriving future for <br />Cooperative Extension. <br />Honors the local Extension Agents and university faculty who dedicate careers to providing <br />trusted education to help people, families, youth, businesses and communities solve problems, develop <br />skills and build a better future. <br />Attachment number 1 <br />C -5 Page 59 <br />