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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-05 RM ExhibitsNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Exhibi �(UJ I Page BICYCLE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is committed to promoting safe and convenient bicycling for both transportation and recreation; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County continues to invest in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to improve connectivity and accessibility through projects suuhastheK4idd|eSoundLoop,MarketStreetConnector, the North College Road Multi -Use Path, and the South College Road Multi -Use Path, among other ongoing initiatives; and WHEREAS, education about bicycles, traffic rules, safety, and maintenance encourages cyclists and motorists to operate their vehicles safely on all shared -access facilities through efforts such osthe See, Share, and Be Aware safety campaign; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is committed to alleviating traffic congestion and ensuring dean and healthy environment for its citizens 6vpromoting alternative transportation options, including bicycling; and WHEREAS, these efforts align with the New Hanover County Strategic Plan, which prioritizes environmental stewardship, resilient infrastructure, and a community that fosters health and safety; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County is committed to: 1. Bicycle paths and trails: Paved and unpaved routes that accommodate cyclists of all skill levels, providing safe and comfortable travel options; and 2. SafetV'cmmscimmsbicycUisis: Educated and responsible riders ofall ages who understand and obey traffic regulations; and 3. Safety -conscious motorists: Drivers who remain alert to cyclists and safely share the road; and 4. Well -planned communities: Neighborhoods that integrate bicyde-friend|yinfrastructure, promote connectivity between homes, schools, businesses, parks, and other destinations, and implement traffic regulations that support safe cycling. NOW, THEREFORE, BEN[PROCLAIMED 6vthe New Hanover County Board ofCommissioners that the month of May 2025 be recognized as "Bicycle Awareness Month" in New Hanover County, reaffirming our cornnnknnent to fostering a bike -friendly community and expanding sate cycling opportunities for all residents throughout the year. ADOPTED this Sthday ofMay, 2025. It( NEW HAN William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: ci4� Exhibit Book XLVI Page ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION VVHERAS, in Fiscal Year2O23-2O24 New Hanover County received 1,589Adu|t Protective Services reports, with 1,148 of those reports being accepted for investigation; and WHEREAS, inFiscal Year 2O33-ZD24inNew Hanover County, 515Adult Protective Services reports resulted in confirmation of the maltreatment allegations; and WHEREAS, protecting North Carolina's vulnerable and older adults is a community responsibility,and all citizens are charged under state law to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to their local county Department ofSocial Services; and WHEREAS, North Carolina's vulnerable and older adults of all social, economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds may be targets of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, which can occur in families,long-term care settings, and communities; and WHEREAS, national and international research shows that abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable and older adults isgrossly underreported; and WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina enacted the nation's first elder abuse law, and recognizes the need for a comprehensive system of protection for vulnerable and older adults; and WHEREAS, Mother's and Father's Days are national holidays intended tohonor, respect, and promote the dignity and well-being of older adults. NOW, THEREFORE, BEKT PROCLAIMED 6vthe New Hanover County Board ofCommissioners, that May 11, 2025 (Mother's Day) through June 15, 2024 (Father's Day) be recognized as ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH in New Hanover County. ADOPTED the 5th day of May, 2025. NEW HANOVERCOUNTY K)4y,"4 . C. - .0 KyWerleigh G. CrAvell, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book Page _CL�t_ FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the youth ufNorth Carolina are our most preciousresource and hope for the future, and all children deserve a safe, loving, and nurturing place to call home; and WHEREAS, in New Hanover County there are approximately 200 children of all ages in the custody of the Department of Social Services, most of these children reside in foster homes or with relatives; and WHEREAS, the primarygoa| of foster care is to provide safe, secure, and stable homes through the compassion and nurturing of a foster family or kinship family; and WHEREAS, foster families and kinship families open their homes and heads to children whose families are in crisis, and play a vital role helping children and families heal and reunify, while helping children launch into successful adulthood; and WHEREAS, dedicated foster families and kinship families sometimes adopt foster children, resulting in a greater need for more foster families; and WHEREAS, through the partnerships ofnumerous individuals, communities, and public and private organizations, there is a collaborative effort to raise public awareness of the needs of children both in foster care and exiting foster care, and ufthe enduring and valuable contributions made bvfoster and kinship families; and WHEREAS, Foster Care Month is anopportunity torecognize foster families, child welfare professionals, � and advocates working to ensure chi|dnen's safety, well-being, and permanence, and to spread awareness on behalf of the hundreds of children in foster care in New Hanover County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, that May 2025, is hereby recognized as "FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED the 5th day of May, 2025.