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April 18, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3089 <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Kiger and <br /> unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. <br /> Proclamation No. 2017-04 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2017 <br /> "AGE OUT LOUD!" <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council recognizes that older <br /> adults are aging out loud - advocating for themselves, their peers, <br /> and their communities—paving the way for future generations; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council is committed to <br /> raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all <br /> individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as <br /> possible; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council will continue to <br /> provide hours of volunteer, community, and civic service, and <br /> WHEREAS, we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older <br /> adults successfully contribute to and benefit from their communities; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers can provide opportunities to enrich <br /> the lives of individuals of all ages by; <br /> • Promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and social <br /> involvement <br /> Emphasizing home- and community-based services that support <br /> independent living <br /> • Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions <br /> and experience of older adults. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br /> do hereby proclaim May 2017 as Older Americans Month. <br /> Adopted this the 18th day of April, 2017. <br /> /s/ Stephen M. Morris <br /> Stephen M. Morris <br /> Chairman Board of Commissioners <br /> Attest: <br /> /s/ Megan Smit <br /> Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board <br /> (C-3) Planning and Development - Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation <br /> Vickie Porter, Cabarrus Soil and Water District Board, Chairman, spoke <br /> regarding stewardship and sponsorship of community programs throughout the year. <br /> She announced the National Association of Conservation Districts has proclaimed <br /> April 30 through May 7, 2017 as Stewardship Week. This year' s theme will be <br /> "Healthy Soils Are Full of Life". <br /> Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. <br /> UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and <br /> unanimously carried, the Board adopted the proclamation. <br /> Proclamation No. 2017-05 <br /> Soil and Water Stewardship Week <br /> 2017 <br /> P R O C L A M A T I O N <br /> Whereas fertile soil and clean water provide us with our daily sustenance, <br /> and <br /> Whereas effective conservation practices have helped provide us a rich <br /> standard of living, and <br /> Whereas our security depends upon healthy soil and clean water, and <br />