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National 4 -H Week Proclamation <br />1792 <br />Whereas, October 7 -13 is National 4 -H Week in the United States; <br />and <br />Whereas, more than 5 million youths take part in 4 -H club programs <br />nationwide; and <br />Whereas, 4 -H is ranked fourth in total awareness among agencies serving youth; and <br />Whereas, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension System conducts 4 -H programs through <br />the state land -grant universities with the mission to help young people acquire knowledge, <br />develop life skills and form attitudes which will help them become self- directing, productive <br />members of society; and <br />Whereas, 4 -H addresses issues facing youth wherever they live — in inner cities, suburbs and <br />rural communities and helps break barriers by focusing on learning -by- doing; and <br />Whereas, 4 -H builds youths self- esteem, leadership and citizenship skills, and focuses on critical <br />issues such as protecting the environment; and <br />Whereas, 4 -H has programs on food and nutrition, science and technology, natural resources, <br />substance abuse prevention, growing plants, caring for farm animals, career education, <br />community pride, citizenship and leadership; and <br />Whereas, more than 7,000 youth are active in 4 -H in Cabarrus County; and <br />Whereas, exciting, fun and student - centered educational programs are available through <br />Cabarrus County 4 -H Programs; and <br />Whereas, more than 500 adult volunteers in Cabarrus County, donate countless hours and <br />effort each year in preparing for and teaching youth; and <br />Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County, North <br />Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 7 -13, 2012 as 4 -H Week in Cabarrus County, North <br />Carolina. <br />Adopted this the 17 day of September, 2012. <br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br />Attachment number 1 <br />C -3 Page 45 <br />