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DRAFT WHEREAS, Congressman Hayes has sought to retain and expand local textile jobs within the Cabarrus region by advocating for more equitable trade regulations; and WHEREAS, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, agreed tl correct the Trade and Development Act of 2001 so as to require that U.S. knit and woven fabrics be required to undergo all dyeing, finishing, and printing .procedures in the United States in order to qualify for the benefits under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act; and WHEREAS, the President assured Congressman Hayes that he would work to broaden the U.S. textile market, and protect that market in future textile agreements; and WHEREAS, Congressman Hayes cast the deciding vote in the Trade Promotion Authority Bill on December 6, 2001. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners that Congressman Robin Hayes be commended for his work on behalf of the citizens, employers, and workers of the Cabarrus region, and for his tireless efforts to retain and expand textile jobs within North Carolina. Adopted this the 17~", day of December, 2001. /$/ Robert M. Freeman Chairman, Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to the Board Requested Support of Federal Medioaid Relief to North Carolina - State and Counties Federal Medicaid relief proposals are part of an economic stimulus package currently under consideration by the United States Congress. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners has requested each County to advise its congressional representatives as to how critical federal Medicaid relief is to the counties in North Carolina. North Carolina is one of eight states that mandates that counkies participate in Medicaid service costs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to send a letter to Congressman Robin Hayes urging support and advocacy for the pending Medicaid relief proposals currently being considered by Congress. Settinq a Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Corporation Commissioner Fennel proposed a ~oint meeting with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board to continue discussions regarding such issues as the current structure, funding and the future direction of SDC. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner ~rivette and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to hold a work session with the Economic Development Corporation Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2002, in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Center. Officials from the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce will be invited to attend the meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND CO~ITTEES . Cen=ralina Council of Governments - Delegat~ and Alternate Deleqate Vice Chairman Carruth,. current delegate to the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) Board, reported that he is 'out of town much of the time when the COG meetings are held. He stated Commissioner Privette, alternate delegate, had agreed to serve as delegate. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth,. seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board named Commissioner Privette as delegate and Vice Chairman Carruth as alternate delegate to the Centralina Council of Governments for 2002. Tourism Authority The Board received the following names from the Tourism Authority for consideration for appointments to Seats 7 and 8 on the Tourism Authority: Steve Propst (reappointment), Diane Honeycutt, Palek Patel, and Sharon Campbell. The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce recommended the ' I I I I I