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April 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 1987 WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical service providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 18 - 24, 2014, as CABARRUS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK Adopted this 21 day of April, 2014. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Megan Smit Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board (C -7) Planning and Development (Soil and Water Conservation District) - Stewardship Week Proclamation Vicki Porter, Cabarrus County Soil and Water Conservation District Chair, advised the stewardship concept involves personal and social responsibility, including a duty to learn about and improve natural resources as we use them wisely, leaving a rich legacy for future generations. Dennis Testerman, Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservation Specialist and Tommy Porter, Soil and Water Conservation District Board Member were also in attendance. 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. 2414 -08 Soil and Water Stewardship Week 2014 P R 0 C L A M A T I 0 N Whereas fertile soil and clean water provide us with our daily sustenance, and Whereas effective conservation practices have helped provide us a rich standard of living, and Whereas our security depends upon healthy soil and clean water, and Whereas stewardship calls for each person to help conserve these precious resources, Therefore, I do hereby proclaim April 27 to May 4, 2014 Soil and Water Stewardship Week /s/ Elizabeth F Poole Chairman, Board of Commissioner April 21, 2014 Name Title Date (J -1) General Comments by Board Members Commissioner Measmer stated it is not the intention of the Board to cut departments and services during the budget process. Commissioner Oesterreich stated he will not move forward with the cash for schools plan if it requires cuts to departments and services. He also commented on deceptive practices and scare tactics in regards to his run for office in the upcoming primary.