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April 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 1985 awareness about this critical issue of their safety to live longer, healthier lives. Adopted this the 21st day of April, 2014. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chairman Poole also recognized members of the Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council in attendance. (C -5)_ Cooperative Extension - Centennial Proclamation Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2014 -06 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Centennial Proclamation WHEREAS, May 8, 2014 marks the Centennial of the signing of the Smith - Lever Act which established Cooperative Extension, the nationwide transformational education system operating through land grant universities in partnership with federal, state and local governments; and WHEREAS, U. S. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and U.S. Representative A.F. Lever of South Carolina authored the Smith -Lever Act to expand the "vocational, agricultural and home demonstration programs in rural America" by bringing the research -based knowledge of the land -grant universities to the people where they live and work; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County is a critical component of the three part land -grant university mission and works collaboratively with research and academic programs associated with the North Carolina State University and North Carolina A &T State University to reach traditional and underserved audiences in all communities across North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Smith -lever Act requires a partnership between county, state and federal governments and encourages priorities be established locally to meet the needs of each county; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Cooperative Extension education disseminated through Cabarrus County for agriculture producers has helped establish North. Carolina as a leading agriculture producing state; 4 -H youth development has reached millions of youth and helped prepare them for responsible adulthood by equipping them with citizenship and leadership skills; family and consumer sciences has prepared people for healthy, productive lives and breaking the cycle of poverty; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County engages with rural and urban learners through practical, community -based and online approaches, resulting in acquisition of knowledge, skills and motivation to strengthen the profitability of animal and plant production systems, protect natural resources, help people make healthful lifestyle choices, ensure a safe and abundant food supply, encourage community vitality and prepare the next generation of leaders; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: Recognizes the significance of the Smith -Lever Act to the establishment of Cooperative Extension nationwide. Encourages the people of Cabarrus County to observe and celebrate the centennial with a focus on congratulating the accomplishments of the past 100 years and ensuring a thriving future for Cooperative Extension. Honors the local Extension Agents and university faculty who dedicate careers to providing trusted education to help people, families, youth, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.