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129 Library, Bakers Creek Park, Expansion of Frank Liske Park, Governmental Center, Senior Center, and new Ambulance Substation. Expansion of a water and sewer system, now providing water to over 3500 homes and businesses and sewer service to over 500 homes; the development of plans and construction of the Coddle Creek Reservoir to be completed in 1993; the construction of the Black Run Creek Reservoir with the Town of Mt. Pleasant;and the creation of the county-wide Water and Sewer Authority. Strong proponent of transportation needs and the preservation of major transportation corridors; Represented the County with distinction as Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee consisting of elected officials of the Kanlacon area, and as a member of the Carolinas Transportation Compact, a regional organization of elected officials from thirteen (13) area counties. An improved County financial rating and improved methods of financial reporting, resulting in the receipt of the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting in 1985 and each year thereafter. Improvements in Public Health and Safety for the benefit of County citizens, including the reduction in the infant mortality rate by the hiring of full-time physicians at the Health Department and the development and implementation of county-wide E-911. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners that: (1) That the Board of Commissioners expresses to Mr. Hamby its appreciation for his leadership and dedicated service to the citizens of Cabarrus County for the period 1984-1992. (2) That this resolution become a permanent part of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County and that a certified copy be presented to Mr. Hamby. Adopted this the 7th day of December, 1992. /s/ Carolyn B. Carpenter Carolyn B. Carpenter, Chairman Board of Commissioners Chairman Carpenter presented a plaque to Commissioner Hamby in appreciation for his service to Cabarrus County. Commissioner Barnhart read the following resolution honoring Commissioner Simmons. RESOLUTION HONORING BILLY J. SIMMONS, JR. CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, Billy J. Simmons, Jr., was elected to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in November, 1988 and has served as a member for a period of four years, during that time serving as Chairman of the Board during 1990-91; and WHEREAS, with a deep conviction for a progressive government, Mr. Simmons has diligently reviewed and deliberated all matters, facts, and proposals presented to the Board and has always taken a firm position with regard thereto; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as a member of the Board, significant advancements were made in Cabarrus County, all of which helped to make the County a better place to live and work; that during Mr. Simmons~ term of office, he was part of helping to guide the Board of Commissioners to certain achievements, including, but not limited to the following: . Strong proponent of better funding for education, increasing per pupil funding from $479 in 1988 to $763 in 1992, up from the bottom half to above the median per pupil spending for North Carolina counties. _ Expansion of water and sewer services, including the addition of over 500 new water customers and 400 new sewer customers; Construction of the Coddle Creek Reservoir to be completed in 1993; and the creation of the county-wide Water and Sewer Authority.