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August 20, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
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<br />encourages dialogue and the expression of thoughts and ideas among
<br />individuals who may not otherwise find a connection; and
<br />WHEREAS, the months of August, September and October, 2012 have been
<br />selected for the 411 - 4 DISTRICTS, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project; and
<br />WHEREAS, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has been selected for this
<br />vearTs 411 - 4 DISTRICTS, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY project; and
<br />WHEREAS, in celebration of the 411 - 4 DISTRICTS, 1 BOOK, 1 COMMUNITY
<br />project created many ways to come together and participate throughout August,
<br />September and October by participating in book discussions, entering
<br />contests, participating in Survival Training Days and the Final Event at the
<br />Arena, and many other events.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners declare the
<br />months of August, September and October as 411 - 4 DISTRICTS, 1 BOOK, 1
<br />COMMUNITY Months in Cabarrus County and commend its observance to all
<br />citizens.
<br />ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Cabarrus County, North
<br />Carolina this the 20 day of August, 2012.
<br />/s/ Elizabeth F. Poole
<br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
<br />(C -4) Library - International Literacy Day Proclamation
<br />Susan Suarez Webster, Literacy Coordinator, Cabarrus Literacy Council,
<br />announced September 8 th will be celebrated as International Literacy Day. She
<br />stated the Library and the Cabarrus Literacy Council would like for everyone
<br />to acknowledge this important day and recognize the importance of a fully
<br />literate community. Dana Eure, Library Director, was also in attendance.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation:
<br />Proclamation
<br />Honoring International Literacy Day
<br />Proclamation No. 2012 -12
<br />Whereas, International Literacy Day will be observed on September 8, 2012,
<br />and the observance of International Literacy Day reminds the international
<br />community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally; and
<br />Whereas, despite many and varied efforts, literacy remains an elusive target
<br />whereby approximately 793 million adults lack minimum literacy skills which
<br />means that about one in six adults is still not literate; and
<br />Whereas, 67.4 million children are out -of- school and many more attend
<br />irregularly or drop out resulting in more than 16,000 adults in Cabarrus
<br />County who do not have a high school diploma; and
<br />Whereas, children of uneducated or undereducated parents have a higher chance
<br />of becoming high school dropouts, thus creating a cycle of illiteracy for
<br />their future and future generations; and
<br />Whereas, illiteracy can be eliminated by increased public awareness and
<br />intensive citizen support of community resources that address literacy needs
<br />such as the Cabarrus Literacy Council, Cabarrus County Public Library, the
<br />Adult Basic Education, GED programs and Family Literacy program at RCCC, the
<br />Sheriff's Department and the Cabarrus County Public Schools; and
<br />Whereas, dozens of community partners are combining resources to serve those
<br />in Cabarrus County who face literacy challenges with one -on -one tutoring,
<br />classes at the County Detention Center, English classes for speakers of other
<br />languages, and reading groups to eliminate illiteracy in Cabarrus County; and
<br />Whereas, this team effort will result in giving adults in Cabarrus County the
<br />tools they need to be a better parent, an informed citizen, a safe and
<br />efficient employee and a healthier person.
<br />Therefore, the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County joins the
<br />celebration and encourages all citizens to support the Adult Literacy
<br />Programs of the Cabarrus Literacy Council and other mentioned entities in
<br />their literacy effort to become a fully literate community and do hereby
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