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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:
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JaYs e McQueeney
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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