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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-050 Older Americans Month Commissioner SkA' moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2012 AS EAGLE COUNTY OLDER AMERICANS MONTH WHEREAS, Eagle County has more than 5000 citizens aged 60 and over; and WHEREAS, Eagle County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence in later life; and WHEREAS, the older adults in Eagle County have an important role in sharing knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the history of our community through interactions with children, youth, and adults from other generations; and WHEREAS, the fruits of knowledge and experience can be effectively transferred from generation to generation through meaningful social interactions and enrich the lives of everyone involved; and WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich citizens young and old by emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life, creating opportunities for older Americans to interact with people of different generations, and providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults to participate in social activities in the community NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT May 2012 be proclaimed Older Americans Month in Eagle County. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. We encourage citizens to take time this month to engage with our older citizens to promote health physically, mentally, and socially. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of 0 Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the O day of May, 2012. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: ,C—W4 a )..c t * * B y Cler to the Boa of �'.- w.° o Peter F. Runyon County Commissioners Commissioner and Ch an Ilk Jon : av r ey Co , 'loner _ -4/..% .1 i • L.... - Sara J Fisher Commissioner Commissioner UlkVl--41e-"t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Fisher Ar " Commissioner Stavney lase 9 Commissioner Runyon r;, IL v The Resolution passed by / 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.