HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-054 Foster and Kinship Care Appreciation Week Commissioner 1 5 I moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 05
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 27 -JUNE 2, 2012 AS
EAGLE COUNTY FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE APPRECIATION WEEK
WHEREAS, foster and kinship families are unsung heroes that serve as the primary source of
love, protection, and support to abused and neglected children in Eagle County, and
WHEREAS, in Eagle County children in foster and kinship homes are provided with
compassion and nurturing in safe, secure and stable homes by foster and kinship families; and
WHEREAS, foster and kinship families, who open their homes and hearts to children who are in
crisis, play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect, and in launching
children into successful adulthood; and
WHEREAS, foster and kinship families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a greater
need for more foster homes; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, public and private organizations that work to
increase public awareness of the enduring and valuable contribution of foster and kinship
families, and recognize that the foster care system is only as good as those who choose to be part
of it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT the week of May 27 — June 2, 2012 be proclaimed Foster and Kinship Care
Appreciation Week in Eagle County.
THAT, the Board hereby recognizes the foster and kinship parents of Eagle County who devote
their talents, time and energies on behalf of children and acknowledge all they do in helping
children and families to achieve positive outcomes.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 29 day of May, 2012.
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COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Jo. St• ney
o • issioner
Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner
Commissioner U u '- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon "
Commissioner Stavney ►d-t. ti
Commissioner Fisher t74-i4 ti
This Resolution passed by '/ 6 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.
