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7 other targeted groups including Gypsies, Poles, gays and lesbians, Jehovah's Witnesses, and others; and WHEREAS, other major acts of genocide have taken place during the past century including but not limited to Stalin's Forced famine: (1932 —1933: 7,000,000 Ukrainian deaths); Rape of Nanking (1937 — 1938: 300,000 Chinese deaths and more than 20,000 rapes); Pol Pot Cambodia (1975-1979: 1.7 million deaths); Rwanda (1994; 800,000 Tutsis deaths); Bosnia- Herzegovina (1992-1995: 200,000 Muslim deaths); and most recently Darfur, Sudan (2003- present; 200,000 deaths); and WHEREAS, it is important to remember history so that mistakes of the past are not repeated for future generations; and WHEREAS, Orange County finds it equally important to remember the atrocities committed against all peoples in the name of religious, racial and ethnic cleansing so that we may recognize the inevitable outcomes of our daily intolerance; NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, do herby adopt this Resolution to Foster Genocide Remembrance, and encourage Orange County residents to reflect upon all acts of genocide and intolerance. THIS THE 6th DAY OF APRIL, 2010. I. Classification and Pay Plan Amendment— Department on Aging The Board amended the Classification and Pay Plan to add the Food Service Coordinator classification, delete the Transportation Specialist classification, and modify the Transportation Assistant Administrator to grade 15. m. Health Care Assessment Update The Board accepted the report and amended the approval of the 2010 Health Insurance Renewal to continue providing employees with health insurance at the same rates as in January 2010 and not impose a $10.00 monthly premium for employees who did not complete a Health Assessment. n. Orange County Speedway 2010 EMS Coverage Contract The Board authorized the Chair to sign a contract with the Orange County Speedway management for the County to provide Emergency Medical coverage at events. o. Bid Award — Roof Repair at John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center The Board awarded a bid for$27,777 to Owens Roofing, Inc. of Raleigh, NC to make repairs to the roof at the John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center and authorized the Chair to sign the contract. Approval of Capital Project Ordinance for the Construction of the Carrboro High School Arts Wing The Board approved a Capital Project Ordinance for the construction of the Carrboro High Schools Arts Wing. VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA: Ayes, 4 (Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Jacobs, and Commissioner Nelson had not yet arrived) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: