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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF BETH QUINN
WHEREAS,little is known about ovarian cancer and more research is needed to develop prevention strategies,
early detection tools, better therapies,and cures; and
WHEREAS, women survive longer than five years if Ovarian Cancer is detected and treated properly before
it has spread beyond the ovaries; and
WHEREAS, September is Ovarian Cancer month and the color is TEAL, wear your teal to show you know
the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer; and
WHEREAS, She ROCKS exists to bring awareness and attention to ovarian cancer through funding
groundbreaking research, and by helping women who are undergoing treatment for cancer. The organization
is solely committed to these pursuits and it gives every penny that it takes in toward these goals. She ROCKS
believes it is our duty as women to help one another in whatever ways we are able; and
WHEREAS, fundraising efforts are being made in our community to support ovarian cancer research. The
She Rocks Luncheon is scheduled for September 12th and features seven-time Olympic Medalist Shannon
Miller as the speaker. Local businesses are encouraged to become involved,attend the luncheon,and help raise
funds for research.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
September 2017 will be recognized as"Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in New Hanover County and calls
upon all women and their families in our community to learn more about ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and
available methods that may reduce the risk of developing it.
Impact,Patience, Renew,Strength,Revitalize, Fearless,Hope and Knowledge Is Power!
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board wishes to honor Beth Quinn by presenting this
proclamation to her, to recognize her courageous struggle and to extend heartfelt thanks for the many
contributions that she and her husband, Jim, have made to our community. Beth is a genuine hero among us,
and is loved by us all.
ADOPTED this the 5th day of September, 201 .
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WHQR DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, WHQR Public Radio has upheld the highest standards of broadcasting since 1984;
and
WHEREAS, WHQR's news and information programming provide critical coverage of local,
state and national issues; and
WHEREAS,WHQR's locally produced programs like Coastline and Communique provide a local
forum for community discussion and civil debate; and
WHEREAS, Classical WHQR now provides the best of classical music and fine arts
programming; and
WHEREAS, 90% of WHQR's annual operating costs come directly from local support; and
WHEREAS, WHQR provides Emergency Broadcasting during natural disasters throughout
southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, WHQR programming is inclusive of audiences of different ages, ethnicities, and
socioeconomic status; and
WHEREAS, WHQR is an unmatched quality of life asset for current and future residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that September 13, 2017 be recognized as"WHQR Day"in New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 5th day of September, 2017.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONSTITUTION WEEK 2017
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, September 17, 2017 marks the two hundred thirtieth anniversary of
the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent
document and the anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic
celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year
by the President of the United States of America designating September 17
through 23 as Constitution Week; and
WHEREAS, in honor of the National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution, Stamp Defiance Chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners that September 17 through 23, 2017 be recognized as
"Constitution Week" in New Hanover County and asks that citizens reaffirm the
ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787.
ADOPTED this the 5th day of September, 2017.
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