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December I8, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3382
<br />individual and community accomplishments, selfless sacrifice,
<br />progressive idealism, shrewd and innovative governance, an
<br />outstanding local economy and a caring populace; and
<br />WHEREAS, since its inception, Cabarrus County has a been a great neighbor and
<br />true friend to surrounding counties, often leading by example or co -
<br />championing causes of spectacular value to residents; and
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
<br />hereby proclaim the year 2017, as:
<br />"CABARRUS COUNTY 2251h ANNIVERSARY"
<br />in the County of Cabarrus, and urge all citizens to join in celebrating the
<br />County of Cabarrus's Bicenquasquigenary anniversary.
<br />ADOPTED this 18th day of December 2017.
<br />/s/ Stephen M. Morris
<br />Stephen M. Morris, Chairman
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
<br />ATTEST:
<br />/s/ Terri Lea Hugie
<br />Terri Lea Hugie, Clerk to the Board
<br />(C-4) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation
<br />Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud.
<br />UPON MOTION by Commissioner Kiger seconded by Commissioner Shue and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation:
<br />Proclavation No. 2017-19
<br />DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PROCLAMATION
<br />WHEREAS, to honor the legacy of one of America's most admired civil rights
<br />leaders, in 1983 Congress passed a bill providing for the third
<br />Monday of January to be observed as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and
<br />President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law; and
<br />WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to advancing equality,
<br />social justice, and opportunity for all, and challenged all Americans
<br />to participate in the never-ending work of building a more perfect
<br />union; and
<br />WHEREAS, Dr. King's teachings can continue to guide and inspire us in
<br />addressing challenges in our communities; and
<br />WHEREAS, the King Holiday and Service Act, enacted in 1994, designated the
<br />King Holiday as a national day of volunteer service; and
<br />WHEREAS, since 1994 millions of Americans have been inspired by the life and
<br />work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to serve their neighbors and
<br />communities on the King Holiday; and
<br />WHEREAS, serving on the King Holiday is an appropriate way to honor Dr. King,
<br />meet local and national needs, bring our citizens together, and
<br />strengthen our communities and nation; and
<br />WHEREAS, the King Day of Service is the only federal holiday commemorated as
<br />a national day of service, and offers an opportunity for Americans
<br />to give back to their communities on the holiday and make an ongoing
<br />commitment to service throughout the year; and
<br />WHEREAS, each of us can and must contribute to making our communities better
<br />with increased opportunity for all our citizens, and
<br />WHEREAS, citizens of Cabarrus County have the opportunity to participate in
<br />events throughout our county on the King Day of Service, January 15,
<br />2018, as well as create and implement community service projects
<br />where they identify the need;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby
<br />proclaims Monday, January 15, 2018 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Cabarrus
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