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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-05 RM Exhibits Exhibit Book A'-Page '-' ' 1 E. s.tkn 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 . E • I R 4 .9 . Woody White, Cha a ATT ST: , Allii A 11 K W berleigh G. Cro 3, Clerk to the Board It_61� Book Exhibit )(1-- Page (E17:30* C V 7 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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. N ' •V ' ' CO I Y Woody White,'irman t i ATTEST: l • cA-04€12- .AsalL'"_...f K'r berleigh G. to ell, Clerk to the Board VA AI dgf L• =`� i '3 Exhibit Book XL Pale 3(v. 3 TE.....immmiummumism..m......"6"..iiiiiiim."..m.....11".711f 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. NE 10 • , ' COU I N N A / ,o � Woody White, Chai an ■ , j I ATTEST: 1 � K berleigh G. well, Clerk to the Board