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Petitions/Resolutions/Proclamations and other similar requests submitted by the <br /> public will not be acted upon by the Board of Commissioners at the time presented. <br /> All such requests will be referred for Chair/Vice Chair/Manager review and for <br /> recommendations to the full Board at a later date regarding a) consideration of the <br /> request at a future regular Board meeting; or b) receipt of the request as information <br /> only. Submittal of information to the Board or receipt of information by the Board <br /> does not constitute approval, endorsement, or consent. <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Petitions by Board Members (Three Minute Limit Per Commissioner) <br /> None. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Scott Huler, 2011 Piedmont Laureate <br /> The Board heard a brief selection from creative nonfiction writer Scott Huler, the 2011 <br /> Piedmont Laureate, during October (National Arts & Humanities Month). <br /> Staff representative for the Arts Commission Martha Shannon introduced Scott Huler, <br /> 2011 Piedmont Laureate. She said that October is National Arts and Humanities Month. This <br /> is the third year the Piedmont Laureate program was sponsored by the Orange County Arts <br /> Commission, the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, United Arts Council of <br /> Raleigh and Wake County, Alamance County Arts Council, and Johnston County Arts Council. <br /> Throughout the calendar year, Scott Huler will be presenting public readings and workshops <br /> throughout the area to expand the appreciation of literature in the Triangle area. <br /> Scott Huler read a brief selection. <br /> b. Recognition of Pink Campaign Sponsors <br /> The Board recognized local business partners who were major contributors of money, <br /> goods or services to promote Breast Cancer Awareness through the Emergency Services Pink <br /> Campaign. <br /> Emergency Services Director Frank Montes de Oca said that for three years now, <br /> Emergency Services has committed to getting the word out about breast cancer awareness. <br /> This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and EMS staff is wearing pink shirts. He <br /> thanked all supporters from the business community: <br /> - Southern Season <br /> - Sports Endeavors <br /> - Mincey's Graphics <br /> - Total Exposure Designs <br /> - PHE, Inc. <br /> - Carolina Recording Systems, Inc <br /> - Vietri, Inc. <br /> - Carolane Propane Gas, Inc. <br /> - Southeastern Emergency Equipment <br /> - Piedmont Electric Membership Coop <br />