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.DRAFT March 15, 2002 Page 300 WHEREAS, the Red Cross also provides assistance during international emergencies, including such activities as administering America's Fund for Afghan Children, rushing immediate medical aid and other needed items to countries devastated by natural disasters and helping millions of people around the world to battle malnutrition and life-threatening diseases and gain access to safe drinking water; and WHEREAS, other Red Cross services include recruiting millions of people annually to donate blood and thereby providing hospitals with half of the Nation's supply of blood and blood products, working with the troops who are fighting terrorism in Afghanistan, and helping to keep sez-~ice members and their families in touch with each other; and WHEREAS, at home, the Red Cross's courses in lifesaving skills, first aid, CPR and water safety provide our citizens with information they need to help maintain safe and healthy lives'i and WHEREAS, over one million Red Cross volunteers help make our country stronger and more compassionate by relieving suffering and saving lives every year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims March 2002 as American Red Cross Month in Cabarrus County and urges all citizens to support this organization's noble humanitarian mission. Adopted this the 18~'day of March 2002. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Proclamation - County Government Week (April 7 - 13, 2002) Chairman Freeman recognized Commissioner Suggs to read the County Government Week Proclamation. U~ON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Proclamation. Resolution NO. 2002-04 NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK April 7 - 13, 2002. PROCLAMATION Counties secure America. The terror attacks on September 11,' '2001 · spotlighted =he work County officials do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Counties are the first to respond to emergency situations and are primarily responsible for planning for disasters. County officials keep citizens protected and communities thriving. Due to the planning, cooperation and dedication gf counties across America, emergency response professionals from all across the nation are able to mobilize and respond quickly and effectively. · Counties continue to deal wi'th the afte~ effects' of September 11 and the ensuing public health threats. There are 3,066 counties in the United States, collectively responsible for the well being of more than 230 million residents. Counties have a long history of serving and providing for the American people. In this new and trying time, counties will continue to safeguard our way of life, remaining vigilant protectors of our citizens. County governments are the citizen's local government voice, providing solutions that bring communities together. In recognition of the leadership, innovation and ·valuable service provided by our nations' counties: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, hereby proclaims April 7 - 13, 2002 as