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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-022 Older American's Month Commissioner C14 ivpUu-14- - lv{Z--t moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2017- U1/7/ RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2017 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Whereas,Eagle County includes older Americans who richly contribute to the community; and Whereas, Eagle County acknowledges that older Americans are active, productive community members involved in volunteering, mentorship and civic engagement; and Whereas, Eagle County believes that the concept of"to age"has changed—for the better; and Whereas, Eagle County is committed to supporting older Americans as they continue to take charge of their health, explore new opportunities and activities, and focus on independence; and Whereas, Eagle County can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by: • engaging older Americans to participate in redefining aging in the community; • promoting home- and community-based services that support independent living; • encouraging older Americans to speak up for themselves and share their wisdom, experience and skills; and • providing opportunities for older Americans to share their experiences. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the month of May 2017 is Older Americans Month in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado; and THAT,this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado; and THAT,by this Resolution,the Board of County Commissioners urges every resident to take time during this month to acknowledge older Americans and the people who serve them as influential and vital parts of our community. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the v day of May, 2017. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its c``* c BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS q NY ` 1" ATT .,T: N • * / CaoRA� BY: ,u Ak■— / 'le to the Board of Ji an H Ryan County Commissioners Chair :%/,iii / �....�'ii►' Ka y Chit;dler-Henry Commiss .ner 1 ` e McQueeney Commissioner Commissioner Nodes `-y seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Chandler-Henry Commissioner McQueeney This resolution passed by 5/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado