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April 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 1986 Thanks Cooperative Extension volunteers who provide thousands of hours to promote excellence for 4 -H, Master Gardeners, family and consumer sciences and other programs in their communities. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state and local governments to ensure Cooperative Extension's sustainability as the nation's premiere non- formal educational network. Celebrates millions of youth, adults, families, farmers, community leaders and others who engage in Cooperative Extension learning opportunities designed to extend knowledge and change lives. In North Carolina, Cabarrus County and commend this observance to all. Adopted this 21" day of April, 2014. /s! Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chairman Poole recognized Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers in attendance. Robert Furr, Cooperative Extension Director, recognized key volunteers Tommy Porter, Chairman of the Cooperative Extension Advisory Committee and Gail Linker, 4 -H Program and Family Consumer Science Program volunteer. Mr. Porter stated Cooperative Extension reaches out with its many arms and fingers to all walks of life in the county. Ms. Linker highlighted how Cooperative Extension has impacted and improved citizen's lives since its establishment one hundred years ago. She announced there were 53,117 volunteer hours donated last year to nonprofit groups and others in Cabarrus County at a value of $1,173,796.00. Mr. Furr thanked the Board for their support. He advised there will be many celebration events throughout 2014. He also recognized the following Cooperative Extension staff in attendance: Pam Outen, David Goforth, Tracy LeCompte, Minnie Mitchell, Beverly Bollenbecker, Carl Pless and Christine Barrier. (C -6) EMS - Cabarrus Counter EmerStency Services Week Proclamation Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2014 -07 CABARRUS COUNTY North Carolina P R O C L A M A T I 0 N WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, emergency medical services teams consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and approximately two- thirds of all emergency medical services providers are volunteers; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education enhance their lifesaving skills; and