HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0498 (2)Farewell Remarks by Commissioner Madison: Mr. Madison said he was
proud of the work had been accomplished in the past two years. He referenced the
Book of Romans and said the members of the board of commissioners were ministers to
the people, and as such, they were held to a higher standard due to speaking on behalf
of peoples' rights. Madison said, "I believe the Lord has put power through you." He
said the board would have some tough decisions, but "the Lord will never put more on
you than you can stand." He continued by saying open government was needed, and
the citizens needed to be involved. Mr. Madison said many entities would try to
convince the commissioners that they had elected them, but it was always important to
remember that it was the people who elected them. He concluded his statements by
reminding the board members to remember where the authority came from to make the
decisions.
(NOTE: Commissioner Madison was elected by the board of commissioners on
January 7, 2003, to serve in the unexpired term of Karen Ray who was elected to the North
Carolina House of Representatives. Madison, a past Iredell County Commissioner (1990-1996),
did not seek a commissioners' seat during the 2004 election.)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE FINAL MEETING OF THE 2002 — 2004
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: OTIO by Chairman
Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 a.m. (SINE DIE)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval: 4ZI�e�C /fL/
Clerk to the Board