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March 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 991 Whereas, most of these deaths could be prevented; and Whereas, Kick Butts Day is an annual national initiative sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco -Free Kids that makes elementary, middle and high school students leaders in the fight against youth tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke; and Whereas, the children of Cabarrus County, North Carolina will no longer tolerate the tobacco industry's efforts to manipulate them into buying lethal and addictive products through insidious advertising campaigns and marketing practices; and Whereas, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners wishes to stand up with the children of Cabarrus County, North Carolina in opposition to the sale, advertising and marketing of tobacco products to children; Therefore, be it resolved, that March 21, 2012, is hereby declared "Kick Butts Day 2012" in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Adopted this the 19 day of March, 2012. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus Co. Board of Commissioners INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:43 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with a certain retiree from the Concord Police Department in relation to being banned from the What -A- Burger restaurant for discussing public records. He also addressed sex crimes against minors, dissatisfaction with the Landis and Salisbury police and unsolved murders in Concord. Bishop Roland Jordan, resident of 134 Lore Street SW in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with the name of the "Kick Butts Day" proclamation, stated not all policemen are bad, advised employees should not pay for parking, expressed support for an amendment for prayer, requested proclamations honoring whites, gays, etc. However, he said he does not support gay marriage. Ann Gluf, resident of 181 Glendale Avenue SE in Concord, introduced her son Eric and spoke on behalf of her son and all persons in Cabarrus County with disabilities. She expressed support for the Special Olympics program and the coordinator position. She stated her family has been involved with Special Olympics for years and said there is a huge difference with a full - time coordinator. She praised Emily Riley, Special Olympics Coordinator, stating she does an extraordinary job. She urged the Board to continue funding the program Conner Stipe, resident of 850 Groff Street in Concord, reported how the Special Olympics program changed his life. He also presented invitations to the Special Olympics spring games to each member the Board, the County Attorney and the Clerk. Ron Stipe, resident of 850 Groff Street in Concord, stated he is the parent of three special needs children. All three children have benefited from the Special Olympics program. He said his family lives by the athletes' oath, "let me win, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt ". He stressed the importance of the coordinator position and urged the Board's support. On behalf of the Arc of Cabarrus County, Executive Director Cary Hocutt expressed support for continuation of funding for Special Olympics' coordinator position. He stated the Arc of Cabarrus County is an advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I /DD). He stated Conner Stipe is an exception and many citizens with I /DD and their families are unable to advocate for themselves. He urged the Board's support for the Special Olympics program. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Poole closed that portion of the meeting.