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The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met in regular session at the Courthouse in Concord, North Carolina on Monday, November 4, 1974, at 9:00 a.m. Present - Chairman: S. Glenn Hawfield, Jr. Commissioners: Robert A. McClary Charles Gallimore C. Frank James John A. Hammett The Reverend James M. Armstrong of Trinity United Methodist Church had the invocation. The minutes of the meetings of October 7 and 17, 1974, were read and approved. James Whaley, Director of the Nutrition Project for the Elderly, reported that the state and local health authorities would not approve Two Flags Concession Stand, and therefore; the food contract would progress to the next low bidder, which is Margaret's Grill. Upon recommendation by the Department of Human Resources, Commissioner McClary made motion to proclaim November 18 through 24, 1974, as Project REACH Week. Motion seconded by Commissioner Gallimore and vote carried. After a discussion of a proposed change in Article #19 of the Rules of Procedure for the Community Relations Commission concerning the attendance of members at meetings, the matter was tabled. Upon recommendation from the Board of Health, Commissioner James made motion that the new Health Complex be named after the late Dr. J. Roy Hege. Motion seconded by Commissioner McClary and vote unanimously carried. Attorney Boger was instructed to correspond with state authorities and determine who should have title to the van that had been purchased by the Pilot Club of Kannapolis to assist with transportation for the mentally disabled. Commissioner McClary made motion that the following proclamation be made a part of the minutes as recommended by the Royal Oaks Optimist Club. Motion seconded by Commissioner Gallimore and vote carried. WHEREAS, the vast majority of the youth are concerned, knowledgeable and responsible citizens, and WHEREAS, the accomplishments and achievements of these young citizens deserve recognition and praise of their elders, and WHEREAS, Optimist International has for the past 20 years developed and promoted a program entitled Youth Appreciation Week, this year to be observed November 11-17 and WHEREAS, the citizens of CABARRUS COUNTY have indicated a desire to join with the Optimists in expressing appreciation and approval of the contributions of the youth, I, S. Glenn Hawfield, Jr., Chairman, Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners therefore proclaim November 11-17, 1974, as Youth Appreciation Week in Cabarrus County. By this action, let it be known that we have faith in the ability of today's youth as they assume responsible roles in the future of mankind.