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Commissioner rQ mak� � moved adoption of
/the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF / COLORADO
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RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 1 I
DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 18 - 24, 1994
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 of
the environment for the present and for future generations; and
WHEREAS, April 22nd marks the twenty -forth 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 -forth
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 18 - 24, 1994 as Earth Awareness Week.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board
of the County of Eagle, St e of Colorado,
held the da f ,
I A - A— n By: B
Sara J. Fisher
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
of County Commissioners
at its regular meeting
1994.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner yg seconded adoption
of the foregoing res ution. ThIV 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 — D vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
George . Gates, Commissioner
