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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR07-119 United Way Recognition Commissioner ~`~~ moved adoption of the followi Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.2007-~ Resolution Recognizing the United Way of Eagle River Valley as a Valued Community Asset WHEREAS, United Way of Eagle River Valley has invested over $1,000,000 back into our community since its 1998 inception; and WHEREAS, United Way of Eagle River Valley has funded 431oca1 non-profit agencies; and ° WHEREAS, all proceeds collected in Eagle County stay in Eagle County; and WHEREAS, in the year 2007, United Way of Eagle River Valley streamlined their mission to focus on funding non-profit agencies that support programs to strengthen Kids, Families & Community; and WHEREAS, in the year 2007, United Way of Eagle River Valley created "Stronger Together" grants to promote collaborative efforts of three or more agencies to enhance the lives of Eagle County residents; and WHEREAS, United Way of the Eagle River Valley generously funds "Active Minds", a lecture and discussion series serving the older adults of Eagle County who possess active curiosities and hunger for lifelong learning; and WHEREAS, United Way of Eagle River Valley generously funds the Eagle County Volunteer Center and the Youth Leaders Council thereby creating opportunities for civic engagement and service learning for the youth of Eagle County. NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS hereby declares United Way of Eagle River Valley to be a valued community asset and commends the organization for its invaluable service to the citizens of Eagle County. We urge all to promote and participate in activities that contribute to furthering the mission of United Way of Eagle River Valley to support Kids, Family & Community. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this 4`" day of December, 2007. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF ATTEST: ~ ms's COMMISSIONERS ~~ Teak J. Simont oa~'~ Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners COLORADO, by and Through Its BO OF C UNTY C: . Menconi, Chairman Sara J. Fisher Commissio ~~ Peter F. Runyon, Commissioner Commissioner ~~°, seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Menconi~ Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Runyon ~t This Resolution passed by ote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.