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Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
THE MONTH OF MAY AS
OLDER AMERICAN'S MONTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 - 0 7L
WHEREAS, by the year 2030, one in four Americans will be 60
or older; and
WHEREAS, as the face of America grown older, communities
need to consider the challenges and growing needs of older
citizens; and
WHEREAS, today, more people are living longer, healthier and
more active lives; and
WHEREAS, contributions of older Americans help build our
community and link generations together; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County works in partnership with her older
population with programs that encourage a healthy active
lifestyle, with volunteer services that support seniors and help
them to remain in their own homes, with opportunities for
community service through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP), with help for the payment of property taxes through the
Senior Tax Work Off program, and with efforts to develop
supported living alternatives in Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County wishes to recognize and thank the
members of the senior community for their support of the
community; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby proclaims the month of May, 2000, to
be known as "OLDER AMERICAN S MONTH".
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State olorado, at its regular meeting
held the C day of 2000.
Michael L. G
Commissioner
Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the
foregoing resolution.,�A roll having been called, the vote was
as follows:
Commi s s ibner. Tom C. Stone
Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
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This Resolution passed by &11 Z_ -4 vote of the Board of
, .County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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