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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-031 National County Government MonthCommissioner ~~`~ 0~ moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.2010- U RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2010 AS NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH WHEREAS, the nation's 3,068 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans; and WHEREAS, Eagle County and all counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and WHEREAS, county governments are integral to America's healthcare system and are unique in their responsibility to both finance and deliver health services through public hospitals and clinics, local health departments, long-term care facilities, mental health services and substance abuse treatment, and coverage programs for the uninsured; and WHEREAS, as employers, counties provide health insurance benefits to nearly three million county employees and their retirees nationwide; and WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States; and WHEREAS, since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to actively promote county government programs and services to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation's counties to meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties and Eagle County are working together to Restore the Partnership among all levels of government to better serve American commtl?li ti eS; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT the month of April, 2010 be proclaimed National County Government Month in Eagle County. THAT, the Board hereby encourages all Eagle County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government month celebration activities. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 6`" day of April, 2010. Clerk to the Bard of- '~`;~ County Commissioners - -- - -- pk,17~ i ~ h `~ ~~ COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: Sara J. Fisher Commissioner and Chairman Jon Stavney Commissioner G/` //~ Peter F. unyon Commissioner Commissioner ~ ~ ~~' seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Fisher lQ-r-~ ti Commissioner Stavney ~ S'~-~J' ~ Commissioner Runyon K The Resolution passed by ~/ a vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.