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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-013 National Service Recognation Day Commissioner `J 4NPLL 4t— - moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION No. 2017 .Oi 7) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 4,2017 AS NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character,and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, the nation's counties are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; and WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable,resilient communities and providing education,career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000 locations across the country, including locations within Eagle County, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well- being; and WHEREAS,AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants address the most pressing challenges facing our communities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters;and WHEREAS,national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve,both through their direct service and by managing millions of additional volunteers;and WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication,and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors;and WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with county officials and mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the National League of Cities,National Association of Counties,Cities of Service, and mayors and county officials across the country for the Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service on April 4, 2017. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado does hereby proclaim April 4, 2017, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourages residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our county; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 4th day of April, 2017 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: • 14,t-ti,A 0 VJK.1 L - By: i..�/ Clerk to the Board of ►,'an H. Ryan County Commissioners h.' *-1, 1 pu. 0i*i i / / A(,/IAA AI IlLirk. AI Kathy ill ndler-Henry II Commissioner / '114 ii:D"1 jA A le nne McQueene Commissioner Commissioner fit-UNJ L M seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan &IA N Commissioner Chandler-Henry l!l, Commissioner McQueeney ia-ta,u This resolution passed by [) vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado