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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-051 Elder Abuse Awareness Day0 Commissioner ' T "/-4 moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 15, 2013 AS EAGLE COUNTY ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY WHEREAS, Eagle County's older adults are valued members of our community; and WHEREAS, abuse of older adults is an under- recognized problem with devastating and life threatening consequences; and WHEREAS, combating abuse of older adults will help improve the quality of life for all citizens of our communities and will allow older adults to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of Eagle County; and WHEREAS, Eagle County's older adults should be treated with respect and dignity as they continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of our communities; and WHEREAS, Eagle County honors the countless contributions of its older adults and recognizes all efforts to end elder abuse as vital to the interests of the citizens of this county. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "the Board ") encourages all Eagle County citizens to "Take a Stand" in Fight Against Elder Abuse by learning the signs of elder abuse and neglect, providing respite for a caregiver, reaching out to isolated older adults or participating in awareness events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado: THAT June 15, 2013 be proclaimed Elder Abuse Awareness Day 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. .. _ ...E MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ( day of June, 2013. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: S. *IeC � btoR�►�° �I� By: Clerk to the Bo d of County Commissioners Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Fisher �- Commissioner Ryan ( �' This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.