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April 15, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1499
<br />WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a community responsibility affecting both
<br />the current and future quality of life of a community;
<br />WHEREAS, communities that provide parents with the social support, knowledge
<br />of parenting and child development and concrete resources they need to cope
<br />with stress and nurture their children ensure all children grow to their full
<br />potential;
<br />WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention strategies succeed because of
<br />partnerships created among citizens, human service agencies, schools, faith
<br />communities, health care providers, civic organizations, law enforcement
<br />agencies, and the business community;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of
<br />Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 2013 as
<br />CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
<br />and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical
<br />facilities, elected leaders and businesses to increase their participation in
<br />our efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and
<br />strengthening the communities in which we live.
<br />Adopted this the 15 day of April, 2013.
<br />/s/ Elizabeth F. Poole
<br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
<br />(C -9) Library - National Library Week Proclamation
<br />Chairman Poole read the proclamation proclaiming April 14 -20, 2013 as
<br />National Library Week aloud.
<br />UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation:
<br />Proclamation No. 2013 -08
<br />Proclamation
<br />National Library Week 2013 Proclamation
<br />WHEREAS, libraries are the heart of their communities;
<br />WHEREAS, librarians work to meet the changing needs of their communities,
<br />including providing resources for everyone and bringing services outside of
<br />library walls;
<br />WHEREAS, libraries and librarians bring together community members to enrich
<br />and shape the community and address local issues;
<br />WHEREAS, libraries work to meet the changing needs of their users, including
<br />building collections, expanding services and increasing programming;
<br />WHEREAS, our nation's libraries provide a forum for diverse ideas and points
<br />of view that help us better understand each other and ourselves;
<br />WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and
<br />backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and
<br />work in a challenging economy;
<br />WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American dream, places for education,
<br />opportunity and lifelong learning;
<br />WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the
<br />needs of every member of their communities;
<br />WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America
<br />are celebrating National Library Week.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim
<br />National Library Week, April 14 -20, 2013 and encourage all residents to visit
<br />the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources
<br />available at your library.
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