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April 3, 2003 <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />County Commission Chairmen and Mayors of Regional Governmental Entities <br />REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF <br />NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE <br /> <br />During our January Annual Planning Sessions, we discussed the dramatic economic changes that <br />North Carolina is undergoing. Dudng the course of those discussions, our Commissions were <br />enlightened on the greater role that higher education can provide to the entire region, if funded <br />equitably. <br />At those meetings, we also discussed the value of the UNC Charlotte Research Institute and the <br />fact it would be a major drawing card in attracting new business and industry and in bdnging new <br />people to our region who would be highly skilled and intelligent in the area of research and <br />development. This would not only have a positive impact on our communities and our quality of life, <br />but would have a significant impact on economic development. <br />We have attached a resolution for consideration by your respective councils and commissions and <br />ask that upon its adoption that you supply a copy to your local legislators and then begin an active <br />campaign among the legislators to support equitable funding for UNC Charlotte. <br />We are very excited about this regional effort and hope that you will join us by adopting the <br />resolution and seeking support of the legislators. We feel certain that Dr. James Woodward would <br />be pleased to provide any information you may desire. You may also contact either Tom, <br />TomCox@TomCox.net, or me, KINGSPINNACLE@aol.com, as we will also be available to answer <br />any questions or render any assistance you may need. Let's all work together diligently to bring this <br />endeavor to fruition! Thanking you in advance, we remain, sincerely, <br /> <br />~an <br /> Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners <br /> <br />arpente~, Ch. air. m_ar <br />ounty Board of Commissioners <br /> <br />CC; <br /> <br />County and City Managers <br />Dr. James Woodward, Chancellor UNC Charlotte <br /> <br /> <br />