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October 39, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2564 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, I, Stephen M. Morris, Chairman of Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2015 as "Weatherization Day" in the County of Cabarrus and I urge all citizens to join me in this observance. Signed this the 19th day of October, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -4) Proclamation - World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2015 Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. Commissioner Shue MOVED to adopt the World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2015 proclamation. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion_ Commissioner Mynatt announced she is on the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Board of Visitors. She stated Wake Forest is one of the leading institutions in the country in the study and research of pancreatic and kidney cancers. She encouraged the support of the hospital. The MOTION unanimously carried. Proclamation No. 2015 -15 World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2015 Proclamation WHEREAS, in 2015, an estimated 48,960 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 40,560 will die from the disease; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, is currently the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States and is projected to become the second by 2020; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five -year relative survival rate in the single digits at just seven percent; and WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally late stage, and 73 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis while 93 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and WHEREAS, approximately 1,200 deaths will occur in North Carolina in 2015; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the 7th most common cause of cancer - related death in men and women across the world; and WHEREAS, there will be an estimated 367,000 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2015; and WHEREAS, the good health and well -being of the residents of Cabarrus County are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments; therefore be it: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners proclaims November 13 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day" in Cabarrus County. Adopted this the 19th day of October, 2015.