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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-079 Veterans Day November 11, 2017 NDUL 1 - - movedadoptionfollowing Commissioner of the Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION No. 2017 - 01 q RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EAGLE COUNTY VETERANS IN HONOR OF VETERANS'DAY NOVEMBER 11,2017 WHEREAS, to honor the contributions that service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the United States Congress has designated (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each yewhall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's veterans; and ' !.:0A.4' ),,:l . WHEREAS, Eagle County is home''to.tHd °'� f military veterans and their families who have contributed to safety ai d,free411 their country and actively contribute to the Eagle County community th.-,,,,_, *hing programs in the schools, providing scholarships to deserving graduating i. school seniors, participating in funerals and memorial services, placing flags on veterans' gravesites every Memorial Day, contributing thousands of hours to the community rummage sale, supporting families of active duty service personnel and promoting patriotism and love of country; and WHEREAS,the Eagle County Veteran Services Program's mission is to combat homelessness, promote emotional well-being, prevent suicide, help with finding and maintaining employment, assist with emergency needs, provide assistance in applying for benefits and support veterans and active duty service personnel families; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County is deeply committed to supporting veterans and their family members by investing in expansion of the Eagle County Veteran Services Program by increasing hours for the Veteran Services Officer, adding support staff, encouraging increased outreach activities, and supporting service to our veterans beyond the filing of compensation and medical claims to all aspects of a veterans' life. NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,State of Colorado: THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County honors Eagle County's Veterans and their families. THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County desires to acknowledge, support and further the Eagle County Veteran Services Program's mission by having approved the expansion of the program. THAT, All Eagle County citizens join together to observe Veterans Day November 11 and to honor the special men and women who have served this country. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ and ADOPTED by the Board of County commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1411+ day of November, 2017. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF of'Mkt COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD ' � IF COUNTY COMMISSIO ` S By: /)/ er/-. the Board of 7 H 'yan County Commissioners a. AIAli/ Ii / / l Kathy Chan trer-Henry Commissioner V- /V Janne McQueen;/ Commissioner Commissioner 144°-MILL- `I seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Chandler-Henry 1 Commissioner McQueeney / " This resolution passed by / 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado