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January 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 1877 Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, Vice Chair, was unable to attend. She commended the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors for their achievements and thanked the Board of Commissioners for their support. On behalf of the Board, Vice Chairman Burrage presented the award to Ms. Porter. Ms. Porter accepted the award and thanked the Board again for their support. Mr. Testerman highlighted achievements during the period of recognition as well as acknowledged conservation education programs. He also advised two of the three elected seats for the District Board will be up for election in November. (C -2) Recognition of Fair Staff for 2013 Fair Awards Kevin Hardison, NC Department of Agriculture, Consumer Services, recognized the 2013 Cabarrus County Fair for receiving the Commission of Agriculture's Award for Excellence in Promoting Agriculture. He commended Fair staff for the fair's quality and the hard work that went into the 2013 Fair. Bonnie Holloman, Executive Director, NC Fair Association, stated the Association considers the Cabarrus County Fair a model for their hard work and achievements. She also recognized the Cabarrus County Fair for awards received from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) . She further commended Kate Sharpe, Cabarrus County Fair and Events Director, for her efforts and accomplishments with the Cabarrus County Fair. Mr. Hardison and Ms. Sharpe recognized and presented awards to Joanne Levy, Fair Secretary; Matt Barrier, Livestock Coordinator; Mary Ann Cooper, Exhibit Director; Elizabeth Wensil, Office Assistant; Tami Specht, Entry Coordinator; Anita Tucker, Exhibiter Premiums; and Carl Beard, Poultry Superintendent. Mr. Hardison also recognized all volunteers in the audience and thanked supporters of the Fair. (C -3) Proclamation - Black History Month Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation Flo. 2014 -01 CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Black History /African - American History Month is the observance of a special period to recognize the achievements and contributions of African - Americans to our county, state, and nation; and WHEREAS, this observance presents the special opportunity to become more knowledgeable about black heritage, and to honor the many black leaders who have played a part in the progress of our county; and WHEREAS, such knowledge can strengthen the insight of all our citizens regarding the issues of human rights, the great strides that have been made in the crusade to eliminate the barriers of equality for minority groups, and the continuing struggle against racial discrimination and poverty; WHEREAS, as a result of their determination, hard work, intelligence, and perseverance, African- Americans have achieved exceptional success in all aspects of society including business, education, politics, science, athletics, and the arts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as Black History /African- American History Month and encourage all citizens to