2003-08-04 RM Exhibits28.16.1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, all military personnel serve a vital role for this great nation by protecting
our country and helping other countries provide safe and free existence for their citizens; and
WHEREAS, in Operation Iraqi Freedom and in past wars, thousands of United States
military personnel fought for the right of citizens of other nations to be assured the freedoms
that we as Americans enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Southeastern North Carolina is home for many ofthese military personnel
due to the nearby location of U.S. military installations; and
---' WHEREAS, by mid-July most ofthese military personnel will have arrived back home
in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to honor and welcome back our military personnel, the
Westfield Shoppingtown Independence Mall is sponsoring the Welcome Home Program as a
community-wide military appreciation event;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners to declare August 14-17,2003 as Honoring Our Armed Forces Weekend in New
Hanover County and encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our military personnel and
welcoming them home.
Adopted the 4th day of August, 2003
Ted Davi ., Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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28.16.2
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does
hereby ordain that Chapter 17, CIvil Emergencies, Article I, Department of Emergency
Management, Section 17-32, Intent and Purpose, be and IS amended as follows
Delete the word "rescue" in Section 17 -32( c), so as to read
Section 17-32. Intent and Purpose.
(c) As the lead agency wIthin local government, It shall conduct and/or
coordinate search, rescue and recovery activities In conjunction
wIth available Federal, State and County sources
Except as specified amended above, Chapter 17, Article I shall remain unaltered,
In full force and effect
This the "f.lk
day Of~. 2003
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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Ted DåvIS, Jr , Irman
Board of Commissioners