HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-048 Designation of the Week of April 20 - 26, 2003 as Earth Awareness Weekr Commissioner n~ moved adoption
of the ollowing Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.03 -
DESIGNATION of the week of April 20 - 26, 20t~3 as 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, 2003 marks the thirty third 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 BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the week of April 20 - 26, 2003 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.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 22n8 day of April, 2003.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through its BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: r ~ of EaceFCa
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By:
T ak J. Simonton
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners
Michael L. GallagheC // '~""-
Commissioner andairman
T C. Stone
om loner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Gallagher
Commissioner Stone
Commissioner Menconi
This resolution passed by a~ of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
