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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-036 April 2018 - Month of the Young Child Commissioner VA ()V1 .-i w '- moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO.2018-65 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2018 AS THE MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN EA,G";LE COUNTY WHEREAS,children are fundamental to Eagle County,Colo c full bsHccess,prosperity, and well-being and are our most precious residents; and WHEREAS, supporting families of young children is crucial in order to create a better Eagle County for all; and WHEREAS,local early childhood organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating April 2018 as the Month of the Young Child; and WHEREAS,approximately 4,300 children from birth to age five call Eagle County,Colorado their home; and WHEREAS,demographics suggest that the number of young children in Eagle County will increase over the next fifteen years;and WHEREAS,research shows that high-quality early learning and childcare opportunities have the capacity to benefit all children, and that low-income and at-risk children show the greatest gains; and WHEREAS,every dollar spent on early care and education contributes$2.25 to the Colorado state economy according to the Early Milestones research; and WHEREAS,research shows a return on early childhood program investments of more than $8 for every$1 invested according to the National Conference of State Legislatures; and WHEREAS,local early childhood organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities and to build better futures for everyone in Eagle County; and WHEREAS,public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children's futures. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO: THAT,April 2018 is hereby proclaimed as "The Month of the Young Child" in Eagle County, Colorado. THAT, the Board calls upon all residents,community and faith-based organizations,businesses, and government agencies to create alliances and build their efforts to strengthen Eagle County, Colorado's families and target investments in early childhood in our communities. THAT,the Board hereby finds,determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. opt COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF �� 1 COLORADO By and Through Its /* 1,1- BOARD OF OUNT e MMIS ► E'SATTEST: LA ca g° By: ,��/I/�����./, .•e• , / �// Clerk to the Board of Kathy C,f -. AV County Commissioners Ch.' \'°7-1.• k.......4 ), -10**‘-- Ayr °i tan H. Ryan ommissioner L.A.1 t C; JaYs e McQueeney i7Ir missioner Commissioner KI--'11 --A seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Chandler-Henry b " Commissioner Ryan Commissioner McQueeney A L. This resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado