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253 WHEREAS, Congressman Hayes has sought to retain and expand local textile jobs within the Cabarrus region by advocating for more equitable trade regulations; and WHEREAS, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, agreed to correct the Trade and Development Act 'of 2001 so as to require that U.S. knit and woven fabrics be.required to undergo all dyeing, finishing, and printing procedures in the United States in order to qualify for the benefits under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act; and WHEREAS, the President assured Congressman Hayes that he would work to broaden the U.S. textile market, and protect that market in future textile agreements; and WHEREAS, Congressman Hayes cast the deciding vote in the Trade Promotion Authority Bill on December 6, 2001. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners that Congressman Robin Hayes be commended for his work on behal'f of the citizens, employers, and workers of the Cabarrus region, and for his tireless efforts to retain and expand textile jobs within North Carolina. Adopted this the 17th day of December, 2001. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Chairman, Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to the Board Requested Support of Federal Medicaid Relief to North Carolina - State and Counties Federal Medicaid relief proposals are part of an economic stimulus package currently under consideration by the United States Congress. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners has requested each County to advise its congressional representatives as to how critical federal Medicaid relief is to the counties in North Carolina. North Carolina is one of eight states that mandates that counties participate in Medicaid service costs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to send a letter to Congressman Robin Hayes urging support and advocacy for the pending Medicaid relief proposals currently being considered by Congress. Setting a Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Corporation Commissioner Fennel proposed a joint meeting with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board to continue discussions regarding such issues as the current structure, funding and the future direction of EDC. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to hold a work session with the Economic Development Corporation Board'at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2002, in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Center. Officials from the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce will be invited to attend the meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Centralina Council of Governments - Delegate and Alternate Delegate Vice Chairman Carruth, current delegate to the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) Board, reported that he is out of town much of the time when the COG meetings are held. He stated Commissioner Privette, alternate delegate, had agreed to serve as delegate. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board named Commissioner Privette as delegate and Vice Chairman Carruth as alternate delegate .to the Centralina Council of Governments for 2002. Tourism Authority The Board received the following names from the Tourism Authority for consideration for appointments to Seats 7 and 8 on the Tourism Authority: Steve Propst (reappointment), Diane Honeycutt, Palek ?atel, and Sharon Campbell. The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce recommended the