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October 20, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2179 raise awareness about cybersecurity among all digital citizens, helping them to stay safer and more secure online; and WHEREAS, the Multi- -State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a division of the nonprofit Center for Internet Security, provides a collaborative mechanism to help state, local, territorial and tribal governments enhance Cyber security; and the Cabarrus County Information Technology Services Department provides a comprehensive approach to help enhance the security of Cabarrus County; and WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in which each of us has a critical role, and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of Cabarrus County information infrastructure and economy; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov /Cyber), the Multi -State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (www.msisac.org), the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (www.nascio.org) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (www.staysafeonlinc.org) have declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the Month of October 2014 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Cabarrus County and encourages citizens to visit the aforementioned websites as well as ( www.cabarruscounty.us ) and ( www.stapthinkconnect.org or www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect and to learn more about Cyber security, putting that knowledge into practice in their homes, schools, workplaces and businesses. Adopted this the 20 day of October, 2014. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners /s/ Megan Smit Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board (C -5) Planning and Development - Weatherization Day Proclamation Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, announced the Weatherization Program is available for low- income families. She advised interested residents to call 704- 920 -2141 for more information. Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Oesterreich, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2014 -15 Proclamation of Weatherization Day 2014 Whereas, October is National Energy Awareness Month, and October 30 is designated as National Weatherization Day; and Whereas, the County of Cabarrus has a long standing commitment to conserve its resources and to help low - income households through its Weatherization Assistance Program; and Whereas, the State of North Carolina has administered the Weatherization Assistance Program since its inception in 1976, providing a variety of state and federal resources through numerous community action agencies, housing authorities and departments of local government that serve people in every county in the state; and Whereas, it is important to recognize the importance of those programs that ensure that all residents, especially those living at or below the federal poverty level, have the opportunity to live in energy efficient, healthy, safe, and comfortable homes as provided for by the Weatherization Assistance Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim October 30, 2014 as "Weatherization Day" in Cabarrus County and urge all citizens to join in this observance.