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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR01-056 declaring Earth Awareness WeekCommissioner moved adoption of the ollowing Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO,�001 - DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 15 - 22, 2001 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 present and future generations; and WHEREAS, April 22, 2001 marks the thirty first 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 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 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 15 - 22, 2001 as Earth Awareness Week. d p* MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of ,, /-t` A&i� , 2001. Commissioner L seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. IQe roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Chairman Tom C. Stone Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher Commissioner Arn M. Menconi This resolution passed by a t� ` vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Arn M. Menconi, Commissioner