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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1188>41 � VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mrs. Adams was present to accept the resolution. MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adopt the following resolution: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK February 8 - 14, 1S8' WHEREAS, the American Vocational Association has designated the week of February 8 - 14, 1987 as Vocational Education Week; and WHEREAS, the theme for Vocational Education Week is "Vocational Education: Building America's Future;" and WHEREAS, vocational education supplies our country with a strong, well-trained workforce and allows millions of Americans to build a solid and satisfying future by preparing them fir the careers that make this country work; and WHEREAS, vocational education contributes the people and skills that build a strong America by preparing students for a lifetime of employment and occupational growth; and WHEREAS, vocational education stresses the importance of life-long learning and strengthens students' capacity to adjust to a rapidly changing economy and workplace; and WHEREAS, vocational educators contribute to the growth and vitality of Iredell County's businesses and industries and those of the entire nation by preparing workers for rapidly growing occupations and by stressing skills that lead to improved productivity; and WHEREAS, a strong vocational education program is vital to the future economic development of our state and the well-being of its citizens, NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredeli County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims February 8 - 14, 11,87 as "VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK" in Iredell County and urges all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the vocational education in this state and to support and participate in these programs as necessary to enhance their individual work skills and productivity. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD. OF COMMISSIONERS j, ;,;, �Ar lsed/G. airman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mr. Jeff Corbitt was present to accept the resolution. MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to include the following resolution in the minutes: P R 0 C L A N A I 1 0 N WHEREAS, traditionally the month of February 1 through February 29 contains Abraham Lincrin's birthday and Fredrick Douglass' presumed birthday and death; and WHEREAS, in February, 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and others suggested observance of a special period to recognize achievements and contributions by Afro-Americans; and WHEREAS, the observance period was initially for one week for variously designated Negro History, Black History, Afro-American History, Black Heritage and Black Expressions observances; and WHEREAS, the entire month of February is Nationally recognized as Black History Month observance; NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of February 1-28, 1987 as BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN IREDELL COUNTY and grant any and all privileges which pertain to this honor. This the 2nd day of February 1987. n ,CVC ft airr man VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARING: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn to public hearing. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.