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February 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 1785 County Fair Showcase at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Further, Candace Storey, Fair Manager, was elected.to serve a 3-year term on the Board of Directors for the NCAOAF and was also appointed to serve on the Media Awards and Convention Committees. Tonya Gill, Fair Coordinator, was appointed to serve on the Awards and County Fair Showcase Committees. Chairman White thanked and commended everyone for a job well done. (C-2) Resolution Honoring the Memory and Achievements of Branson Coltrane Jones Vice Chairman Poole presented a resolution honoring the memory and achievements of Branson Coltrane Jones, a lifelong friend and neighbor. She spoke briefly of Mr. Jones's many contributions to Cabarrus County and announced he passed away on January 31, 2010. She expressed her gratitude for the Board's approval of the resolution and promised to deliver the commemorative framed resolution to Mrs. Jones who was unable to attend the meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF BRANSON COLTRANE JONES Resolution No. 2010-03 WHEREAS, Cabarrus County lost an outstanding citizen on January 31, 2010; and WHEREAS, Branson C. Jones was a lifelong resident of Cabarrus County, and a graduate of Concord High School in 1944, Presbyterian College in 1950 and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Pfeiffer University in 1996; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones served in World War II in the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1945 - 1946; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was employed by Cannon Mills Company from 1949 until 1986 (retirement); and from 1986 until 1990 while employed as Executive Vice President - Economic Development and Industrial Recruiting, Mr. Jones recruited various business and industry to Cabarrus County including Oiles America Corporation where he was employed from 1990 until 1996 as Vice President and Director and then as a Consultant; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones received numerous awards and honors such as 1960 Jaycees' Young Man of the Year, 1991 Presidents Achievement Award from Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce, 1996 Volunteer of the Year from Cabarrus Economic Development Commission and 2000 named as one of Cabarrus County's 100 Most Influential People over the last 100 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was an active participant in many civic affairs and projects, having held leadership roles on the boards of many organizations in the community, including but not limited to, Central United Methodist Church, NorthEast Medical Center Foundation, Pfeiffer University, Catawba College, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Presbyterian College, Barber-Scotia College, and City of Concord Planning and Zoning Board; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones contributed greatly to the growth and progress of Cabarrus County and earned the respect and affection of everyone who was privileged to know him; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners does hereby pay tribute to Branson Coltrane Jones A valued citizen who worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in Concord, Cabarrus County and beyond. We call upon all citizens of Cabarrus County to remember the extraordinary contributions he made in this community. Adopted this the 15th day of February, 2010. /s/ H. Jav White, Sr.