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October 20, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2177 UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2014 -12 Proclamation Veterans Day 2014 WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity and justice for all; and WHEREAS, America has called on her men and women in uniform to protect our national security, to preserve our rights and freedoms and to keep our democracy safe; and WHEREAS, through their steadfast defense of America's ideals, our service members have ensured our country still stands strong, our founding principles still shine, and nations around the world know the blessings of freedom; and WHEREAS, on Veterans Day November 11, 2014, we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who valiantly defended these values throughout our Nation's History; and WHEREAS, we also remember and pay tribute to the American armed forces whose courage and sacrifice secures our freedom and keeps the peace and defends our values around the world; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim November 11, 2014 as National Veterans Day and call upon our citizens to always remember and honor our veterans, and those who continue to serve this country so willingly to preserve the principles of justice, freedom and democracy for all.. Adopted this the 20 day of October, 2014. Isl Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -2) BOG - White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation Chairman Poole advised a request was received from a citizen for the Board of Commissioners to recognize White Cane Awareness Day. She then read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Vice Chairman eurrage and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2014 -13 WHITE CANE AWARENESS DAY 2014 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the white cane serves as a mobility tool and widely recognized symbol of independence for those who are visually impaired; and WHEREAS, by act of U.S. Congress the President authorized, beginning in 1964, the annual proclamation of October 15 as National White Cane Safety Day; and WHEREAS, state law acknowledges the freedom and independence of the visually impaired and makes provisions for their access to and crossings of roads and intersections in NCGS 20- 175.2; and WHEREAS, individuals with visual impairments are active, contributing members of society who create and join in opportunities within our communities and county; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners acknowledge White Cane Awareness Day as set aside for reflection on the meaning of the white cane and in recognition of those who carry it;