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November 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2198 WHEREAS, in 2014, an estimated 46,420 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 39,590 will die from the disease; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, is currently the fourth leading cause of cancer - related death in the United States and is projected to become the second by 2020; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five -year relative survival rate in the single digits at just six percent; and WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally late stage, and 73 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis while 94 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and WHEREAS, approximately 1,190 deaths will occur in North Carolina in 2014; and WHEREAS, the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act was signed into law in 2013, which calls on the National Cancer Institute to develop a scientific framework, or strategic plans, for pancreatic cancer and other deadly cancers, which will help provide the strategic direction and guidance needed to make true progress against these diseases; and WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization serving the pancreatic cancer community in Cabarrus County and nationwide through a comprehensive approach that includes public policy, research funding, patient services, and public awareness and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its affiliates in Cabarrus County support those patients currently battling pancreatic cancer, as well as to those who have lost their lives to the disease, and are committed to nothing less than a cure; and WHEREAS, the good health and well -being of the residents of Cabarrus County are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim November 2014 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Cabarrus County. Adopted this the 17 day of November, 2014. /s1 Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -2) Soil and Water Conservation District - Recognition of Vice Chairman Larry Burrage Dennis Testerman, Senior Resource Conservation Specialist, Vicky Porter, Soil and Water Conservation District Chair and Soil and Water Conservation District members Tommy Porter and Louis Suther were present to recognize Vice Chairman Larry Burrage for two years of service as a liaison between the Board of Commissioners and the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Board. The Soil and Water Conservation District Board Chair, Vicky Porter presented Vice Chairman Burrage with a plaque of appreciation. Vice Chairman Burrage graciously accepted the plaque and expressed appreciation for the District's efforts in the County. (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:42 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Anita Brown, resident of 1220 Greenside Drive in Concord, expressed support for fully funding the Mount Pleasant Middle School replacement when funding sources are clear.