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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR07-034 Earth Awareness Week ... Commissioner !:1~ moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 07 - () ~ 4 DESIGNATION of the week of April 16 - 23, 2007 as "Earth Awareness Week" WHEREAS, there is increased awareness of actions having direct and indirect impacts on our 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 present and future generations; and WHEREAS, April 22, 2007 marks the thirty seventh (37th) anniversary of the first Earth Day, a day established to increase people's awareness of the 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 this anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special events, media coverage 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 has taken proactive measures through the implementation of our "ECO Green Initiative", an on- going commitment to make responsible decisions which reduce our own impact on the environment while providing leadership for environmental sustainability. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the week of April 16 - 23,2007 be designated Earth Awareness Week. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that his Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissis>ners of the .' County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this /f.:/!J::::day of .dV>'-'i;) ,2007. . ! COUNTY Of EAGLE, STATE Of COLORADO BY AND TOUGH ITS BOARD Of COUNTY COMMI I{) S ATTEST: BY: Commissioner ~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been calle ,the vote was as follows: Commissioner Arn M. Menconi ~ Commissioner Sara J. fisher Commissioner Peter f. Runyon This Resolution passed by ~ / 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.