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WHEREAS, its well being„ stability and growth in this rapidly changing age is
of increasing concern to many educators, persons working with families, policymakers
and families themselves; and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Extension Service works to strengthen the individual
and family through Programs in agriculture, 4-H, home economics, community resource
development; and
WHEREAS, Extension's general goal is to help families improve competence in
decision making„ resource management, safety, nurturance of others, interpersonal
relationships and Positive self-esteem; now
THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners does hereby Proclaim the
week of
March 24 - March 30
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY WEEK
in Iredell County and commend this observance to our citizens.
s/ Larr S. Hedrick
a rman
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
NATIONAL MEDgTAL RETARDATION WEEK: MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to adopt `
the following resolution:
NATIONAL MENTAL RETARDATION WEEK
WHEREAS, one person in every ten in North Carolina is touched in some way by
retardation, and
WHEREAS, Iredell County recognizes the valor exhibited by handicapped citizens,
their families, and their friends and neighbors.
WHEREAS, Iredell County calls upon all citizens to support the Iredell County
Day Care Center for Handicapped Persons, Inc., the Iredell County Vocational Workshop,
the Special Olympics Program, and the Special Education Classes in public schools
in their efforts to Provide a continuation of highly quality services to the handi-
capped.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim
the month of March as
NATIONAL MENTAL RETARDATION 14EEK
in Iredell County and urges the citizens to set aside this month to learn about
mental retardation and the services available.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF C011MISSIONERS
s/ LarrS. Hedrick
gy
a rmaI
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the minutes
from the February ln, 1085 meeting and the February 23, 1085 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
CHAIRMAN HEDRICK ADJOURNED THE MEETING TO A PUBLIC HEARING.
KE14AUNEE SCIENTIFIC EOUIPMENT, INC.: Mr. John Witt, Manager, Asset Planning
and Control, Kewaunee Scientific Enuinment, Inc., was Present to discuss his company's
industrial revenue bond project with the board. This company is applying. for $8
million in industrial revenue bonds.
No one present spoke for or against the project. The matter was held open for
a Period of fifteen minutes to comply with the industrial revenue bonds regulations.