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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR04-052 Designation Odler Amernicans MonthCommissioner '~~ ~ ~' ~ ,~ --~. moved adoption of th following resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2004 - O~~ DESIGNATION of May, 2004 as Older Americans Month WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "the Board"), wishes to celebrate "Aging Well, Living Well" during May, 2004, which is Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, The Board recognizes that citizens of Eagle County are representative of an unprecedented trend in the nation's demographic makeup; and WHEREAS, The Board recognizes that Older Americans are, as citizens and community members, entitled to lives of dignity and independence, free from fears, myths and misconceptions about aging; and; WHEREAS, the Board desires to recognize that, as America grows older, each community must strive to understand and address the evolving challenges and needs of our older citizens and the people who care for them; and WHEREAS, The Board recognizes that our society is dependent upon the nurturing, support, and resources shared between generations, and benefits from our mutual efforts to meet the needs of America's older persons and those who love them; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the need for our County to continue working to fulfill our obligations to Older Americans by providing them with services to enhance their lives; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT MAY, 2004 be designated as Older Americans Month in Eagle County and be celebrated by families and communities throughout Eagle County. THAT, the and hereby finds, determines and c _ _.ares that this 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 Comm;;is~~i Hers of the County of Eagfe, state of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ~~"~{_-.day of May, 2004. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through its BOARD OF CC~t~C COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: 1 ~~~~~i~~° ~~ W ~ 1 w - /,~' ~~ Tom .Stone Commissioner and Chairman S to the Board of Cou Commissioners Michael L. Gallagher Commissioner Commissioner 4 ~ „~~_~ seconded adoption'of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stone Commissioner Menconi Commissioner Gallagher %--~- >~ --~ ~?~ This resolution passed by ~ ote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagfe, State of Colorado. Commissioner