HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-036 National County Government Month Commissioner . 0 .° A411146, 0 1 moved adoption
of the following ' - %lution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 342 -
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2012 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 that many deliver health services through public hospitals, clinics, local health
departments, long -term care facilities, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and
coverage programs for the uninsured; and
WHEREAS, as employers, counties provide health insurance benefits to nearly three
million county employees 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
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
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THAT the month of April, 2012 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 3rd day of April, 2012.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: =ct I A7 7e (i ? ("
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Clerk to the Boars of -,4,,: - ." Peter F. Runyon •
County Commissioners • • sioner and Chai i
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Jon S avn-y _
Co is s ner
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Sara J Fisher r
Commissioner
Commissioner t/ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon
Commissioner Stavney
Commissioner Fisher ■
The Resolution passed by , 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
