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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR84-24 roaring fork valley vietnam veterans memoriali RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 84 -,21e7/ SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF ROARING FORK VALLEY VIETNAM VETERAN'S MEMORIAL WHEREAS, many Roaring Fork Valley men and women are deserving of high respect and honor for their service in the military forces of our country during the Vietnam era, 1960 through 1974, especially those who have suffered physical or emotional injury; and WHEREAS, a recently - rekindled interest in expressing the appreciation and esteem felt by the American people for Vietnam veterans is given heightened relevance and meaning because of the recent armed conflicts in Beirut and Granada, which again manifests the loyalty and dedication of our nation's service personnel to their country; and WHEREAS, there has not been a monument dedicated to Roaring Fork Valley men and women who have served in our military forces during the Vietnam era; and WHEREAS, a nonprofit charitable corporation named Roaring Fork Valley Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission has been established to design and erect a memorial to show gratitude and respect for the men and women of the Roaring Fork Valley who have proudly served and sacrificed for our nation in its armed forces; and WHEREAS, the Roaring Fork Valley Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission has stated the proposed memorial shall be identified with the Roaring Fork Valley, shall have high visibility, and shall be harmonious with its site and surroundings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, that this Resolution serve as a formal expression of the support of the Board of County Commissioners for the concept of a memorial or tribute placed in the Roaring Fork Valley to honor veterans of the war in Vietnam. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, this Resolution shall serve as a formal expression of the Board and the people of the County of Eagle of their appreciation and gratitude to the veterans of the war in Vietnam. MOVED, READ, AND UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held on the 21st day of May, 1984. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and Through Its ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By • liGr tt o By : �✓ ���c c fi - -T G —��� Clerk o tie Boar o W. �th Troxe , C airman County Commissioners -2- via t;. Mott, Gommissioner ams, Commissioner