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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR95-043 Earth Awareness Weeka x C Commissioner J moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 95 - DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 17 - 23, 1995 EARTH AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, there has been an increased awareness of actions having direct and indirect impacts on our local environment; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Eagle County and the surrounding areas are concerned that steps be taken to preserve the quality the environment for the present and for future generations; and WHEREAS, April 22nd marks the twenty -fifth anniversary of the first Earth Day, a day established to increase people's awareness of their environment and the effect their actions have on the environment; and WHEREAS, there is an international, national and local effort to involve as many entities as possible in the twenty -fifth anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special events, the media and local efforts; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Awareness Week is to bring into focus within Eagle County the understanding that the preservation and improvement of our environment is the responsibility of each individual; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County recognizes the importance of addressing environmental issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Board of Commissioners, Eagle County, State of Colorado, do hereby designate the week of April 17 - 23, 1995 as Earth Awareness Week. W I C - MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the Z—day 1 , 1995. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY e� COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:. l By: Sara JV Fisher Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners E. J jOohnette Phillips, Commissioner Georgd A. Gates, Commissioner Commissioner Drt seconded adoption of the foregoing resoluti . The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner Goerge A. Gates This resolution passed by a - C7 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.