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October 17, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2900 Whereas, the County of Cabarrus has a long standing commitment to conserve its resources and to help low - income households through its Weatherization Assistance Program; and Whereas, the State of North Carolina has administered the Weatherization Assistance Program since its inception in 1976, providing a variety of state and federal resources through numerous community action agencies, housing authorities and departments of local government that serve people in every county in the state; and Whereas, it is important to recognize the importance of those programs that ensure that all residents, especially those living at or below the federal poverty level, have the opportunity to live in energy efficient, healthy, safe, and comfortable homes as provided for by the Weatherization Assistance Program; Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim October 30, 2016 as "Weatherization Day" in Cabarrus County and urge all citizens to join in this observance. Adopted this the 17th day of October, 2016. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Board of Commissioners (C -2) Planninq and Development - Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District - 2016 Rose Rummel -Fury, Concord Wildlife Alliance (an Affiliate of North Carolina Wildlife Federation), Secretary, presented the 2016 Governor's Conservation Achievement Award as the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Affiliate of the Year to the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District for being a leader in farmland preservation and a model for natural resource conservation districts. The Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District was recognized for working to permanently protect a prairie in North Carolina's state nature preserve system, championing amphibian and reptile sustainability and serving as a leader in youth conservation education. Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Board members, Ned Hudson and Lewis Suther, accepted the award. Conservation staff members Dennis Testerman and Daniel McClellan were also recognized and in attendance. Commissioner Shue commented on an upcoming segment of Out and About, which will feature Cabarrus County's Soil and Water Conservation District efforts. (C°-3) Red Ribbon Week 2016 - Proclamation Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. Proclamation No. 2016 --19 RED RIBBON 2016 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Mecklenburg County Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug -free lifestyle; and WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol Commemorating the work of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was murdered in the line of duty, and represents the belief that one person can make a difference; and WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug -free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts; and