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September 16, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1732 Emily Riley, Cabarrus County Special Olympics Coordinator, was chosen as "2013 Special Olympics of North Carolina's Coordinator of the Year ". Ms. Riley was presented her award at the Special Olympics North Carolina Leadership Conference on August 8, 2013. Carla Black, Concord High School Principal and Lisa Conger, CCS Director of Career and Technical Education, thanked the Board for the recognition and support. Lynn Rhymer, Central Cabarrus High School Principal and Emily Riley, Cabarrus County Special Olympics Coordinator, were unable to attend. Jason Van Heukelum, Cabarrus County Schools Deputy Superintendent, was also in attendance. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Poole commended them for their achievements and service to Cabarrus County. C -2) Constitution Week - Proclamation Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2013 -13 CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, September 17, 2013 marks the two hundred and twenty -sixth anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim Constitution Week, September 17 -23, 2013 in the County of Cabarrus and urge our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. Adopted this the 16th day of September, 2013. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners /s/ Megan Smit Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board Chairman Poole announced at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 churches throughout the United States will celebrate the 226 anniversary of the signing of the Constitution by ringing their bells. The church bell in the historic sanctuary at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, located on the corner of North Union Street and Buffalo Avenue, will be a part of this event and the public is invited to attend. (C -3) Planning and Development - Cabarrus Soil and Water District - Annual Big Sweep Proclamation Chairman Poole read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Vice Chairman Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2013 -14