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Home My WebLink AboutR01-069 May 2001 as Older Americans MonthCommissioner „.. moved adoption of the llowing Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 06!? DESIGNATION of May, 2001 as Older Americans Month WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "the Board "), wishes to celebrate The Many Faces of Aging during May, 2001, which is Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that the number of seniors in Eagle county will grow by fifty percent in the next five years to over 4000 seniors; and that nationally the number of Americans 65 and older will number 88 million people, one - quarter of the United States population by the year 2030; and, WHEREAS, this growing number of seniors is marked by a richness of diversity in cultural background and life experiences; and WHEREAS, seniors are living longer, healthier and more active lives, working and volunteering throughout their senior years; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to recognize the many contributions that the Seniors of Eagle County have made and continue to make to the quality of life in of our communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, May, 2001 be designated as Older Americans Month in Eagle County and be celebrated by families and communities throughout Eagle County. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. 0 MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 15th day of May, 2001. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, Commissioner _ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stone _ Commissioner Gallagher Commissioner Menconi This Resolution passed by 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.