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August 20, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3652 WHEREAS, children who do not receive adequate financial and emotional support from both parents may experience greater difficulty in becoming healthy, happy, and productive citizens; and WHEREAS, many concerned and dedicated judges, district attorneys, clerks of court, sheriffs' personnel, and child support professionals work to establish and enforce child support orders for Cabarrus County's children, one of our state's most vital resources: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of August as CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH IN CABARRUS COUNTY and urges all parents who are currently under court order to regularly pay their child support. Adopted this 201h day of August, 2018. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C-3) DHS - Foster Parent Recognition Jane Cauthen, Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Worker Program Manager, recognized Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas, foster parents in Cabarrus County, who cared for a young child who was separated from her mother and assisted in the return of the child to her mother in another country. Ms. Cauthen expressed her admiration and appreciation for the DHS staff members that sought out resources and information and pursued the process to reunite the child with her mother. She also recognized and commended staff for their extraordinary efforts in assisting in this endeavor. (C-9) Human Resources - Recognition of Chief Deputy Paul Hunt on His Retirement from Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Brad Riley, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, recognized Chief Deputy Paul Hunt on his retirement from his position with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office. He also highlighted a number of Chief Hunt's accomplishments during his 33 -year tenure with the County. Vice Chairman Honeycutt presented Chief Hunt with a service award in appreciation for his service and dedication to the citizens of Cabarrus County. Chief Deputy Hunt graciously accepted the award and expressed appreciation. He was accompanied by his wife, parents, children and grandchildren. Chairman Morris commended Chief Deputy Hunt for his service. (C-5) ITS - Recognition of 2018 16" Annual Digital Counties Survey Achievement Debbie Brannan, Chief Information Officer, announced the Cabarrus County Information Technology Services (ITS) Department was awarded third place in the 2018 16th Annual Digital Counties Survey sponsored by The Center of Digital Government (CDG) in the 150,000 to 299,000 population category. The ITS Department was recognized for their innovation in providing updated and secure technology practices to the County as well as providing access to a wide variety of information to citizens and businesses. (C-6) BOC - Proclamation Honoring the Memory of and Achievements of Martin Boger Foil Jr. Chairman Morris read the proclamation honoring Martin Boger Foil, Jr. aloud. Commissioner Shue MOVED to adopt the proclamation. Commissioner Kiger seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the INION unanimously carried. Proclamation No. 2018-13 A PROCLAMATION AND TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF MARTIN BOGER FOIL, JR.