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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-042 Older Americans Month v Commissioner 1 " moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013- O 1' v Resolution Designating May 2013 as Older Americans Month WHEREAS, Eagle County includes more than 5000 citizens aged 60 and over and the number of older adults is expected to nearly quadruple by 2035; 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 for older adults by emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life, creating opportunities for older Americans to share their wisdom, experience, and skills, and providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults stay engaged and active in the community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT the Board of County Commissioners (the `Board ") hereby recognizes May, 2013, as Older Americans Month in Eagle County; and THAT the Board encourages citizens to take time this month to engage with our older citizens to promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing; and 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. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 114 day of Ate; 2013. i4V14 V1 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST: 44 BOARD OF COUNTY % COMMISSIONERS •r diL 110 ■dietieds..../Kr. Teak J. Simonton Jon Stay. ey Clerk to the Board of Cha' an County Commissioners 1 / Sara J. Fisher Commissioner / �— '1.111-- �-- Jil 'r H. Ryan "Ommissioner Commissioner t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Fisher �, N Commissioner Ryan _ . This Resolution passed by G vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.