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April 16, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1018 firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and approximately two- thirds of all emergency medical services providers are volunteers; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical service providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 21 - 25, 2012, as CABARRUS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK Adopted this 16 day of April, 2012. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board (C -4) Fair - Recognition of Fair Staff for 2011 Fair Awards Kate Parker, Fair and Events Director, expressed appreciation to all County employees involved with the annual Fair, highlighted FY 11 -12 accomplishments and reviewed the international and state awards the Fair received. She then presented plaques to Matt Barrier, Livestock Coordinator, Angela Blatt, Fair and Events Coordinator, Mary Ann Cooper, Exhibit Director, and Joanne Levy, Office Assistant. Chairman Poole expressed appreciation and commended staff for these accomplishments. A brief discussion ensued. (C -5) Human Resources - Recognition of James H. Polk on His Retirement from Cabarrus County Department of Social Services Ben Rose, Human Services Director recognized James H. Polk on his retirement from the Department of Social Services with over thirty -five (35) years of service to Cabarrus County. He presented a service award and expressed appreciation for Mr. Polk's many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Cabarrus County. Mr. Polk accepted the award and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work for Cabarrus County. A brief discussion ensued in which the Board expressed appreciation for his accomplishments and service to Cabarrus County. Mr. Rose also announced the retirement of Susan Gadd from the Department of Social Services Economic Services Division. She retired at the end of March with thirty (30) years of service to the County. (C -6) Planning (SCWD) - Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation Jeff Goforth, Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Chairman, presented statistical data on the District, stated this year's theme is "Soil to Spoon" and thanked the Board for their support. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2012 -06 Stewardship Week 2012