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Resolution No. 2002- CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is constructing a thoroughfare traversing through the City of Concord and Cabarrus County currently known as the Westside Bypass; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested that the County Commissioners and Concord City Council consider naming this portion of roadway in order for a sign to be placed on Interstate 85 upon the completion of the road; and WHEREAS, George W. Liles has served our community unselfishly for many years in numerous capacities, including eight years as the Mayor of the City of Concord; and WHEREAS, throughout his years of service, Dr. Liles has worked constantly for the betterment of our community and has demonstrated his love for our citizens by being instrumental in establishing the Community Free Clinic that provides free medical care for those cabarrus County residents who are unable to afford proper medical assistance; and WHEREAS, the Concord City Council unanimously approved a resolution on May 29, 2001, requesting that the portion of the Westside Bypass from 1-85 to NC 49 be named "George W. Liles Parkway" in recognition of Mayor Liles's efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of this community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners concurs with the naming of that portion of the Westside Bypass that passes through the Concord municipal limits and Cabarrus County (I-85 to NC 49), including that section of the project from NC 49 to approximately the mid-point of Stough Road that is still located within the county, as "George W. Liles Parkway." " Adopted this the 18th day of March 2002. ATTEST: Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board