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September 6, 2011 (Work Session) Page 588 States intelligence agencies, the United States diplomatic service, homeland security and law enforcement personnel, and their families, who have given so much, including their lives and well - being, to support the cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States; and (5) reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those who attacked the United States; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in United States history the governing body of the County of Cabarrus calls upon all of the people and institutions of the United States to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011, including (i) media outlets; (ii) houses of worship; (iii) military organizations; (iv) veterans organizations; (v) airlines; (vi) airports; (vii) railroads; (viii) sports teams; (ix) the Federal Government; (x) State and local governments; (xi) police, fire, and other public institutions; (xii) educational institutions; (xiii) businesses; and (xiv) other public and private institutions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body of the County of Cabarrus encourages the observance of the moment of remembrance to last for one minute beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time by, to the maximum extent practicable ceasing all work or other activity; and marking the moment in an appropriate manner, including by ringing bells, blowing whistles, or sounding sirens. Adopted this the 6th day of September, 2011. /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board A brief discussion ensued regarding proclamations on the Consent Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place "Proclamation Designating October 9 -15 as DECA Week" and "Observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" proclamation on the October 17, 2011 Agenda as Recognitions and Presentation items. BOC - Receive Updates from Commission Members Who Serve as Liaisons to Municipalities or on Various Boards /Committees A general discussion ensued regarding library hours of operation and a possible future branch in the Town of Midland. Closed Session - To Preserve Attorney- Client Privilege and /or Threat - ened or Pending Litigation UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into closed session to preserve the attorney - client privilege and discuss threatened or pending litigation as authorized by NCGS 143- 318.11(a)(3). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of closed session. Adj ourn UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Kay, o cut , erk to the Board