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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR04-049 Designation Earth Awareness Week/~ , Commissioner ~~ ~ ~~ ~ t ~ ~;~'c_ moved adoption of the/following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.04 - "~ ~ f" DESIGNATION of the week of April 19 - 23, 2004 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, 2004 marks the thirty fourth 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 19 - 23, 2004 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. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 19th day of April, 2004. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through its BOARD OF ~ ~~cFO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS x ATTEST: :- ~ i G" ~° '~ ak J. Simonton ~ Tom C. S one Clerk to the Board of County Commissioner and Chairman Commissioners Mich L. Gallagher er A M e Commissioner -~ Commissioner ~~ '~ ~~'%"1~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stone - Zi~ll_~ Commissioner Gallagher ~~ ~~-~~ Commissioner Menconi ~,1_~ f-~~ This resolution passed by a 1ii~~~l~ir~~l.uote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.