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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR99-060 Earth Awareness WeekCommissioner LIZ _ moved adoption of e following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 62 DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 19 - 25, 1999 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, 1999 marks the twenty- nineth 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 19 - 25, 1999 as Earth Awareness Week. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the /QE., day of 1999. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS w ATTE zhe By: Sara J. Fisher ohnnette Phillips, Chai man Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Commissioner � QL.2j seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips Q,,,i Commissioner Tom C. Stone _g l�inoa, Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. This resolution passed by a C� `0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. r \earth.res