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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR14-020 National Service Recognition Day Commissioner U4-\€-+b U-44- - u- ea 1 -•-•.% moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO.2014- d v° Resolution Designating April 1 as National Service Recognition Day WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS,the nation's mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet city needs; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps address the most pressing challenges facing our cities and nation, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to preserving the environment and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and WHEREAS,national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills,and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, national service participants serve in more than 70 000 locations across the p p country, bolstering the civic,neighborhood, and faith-based organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well-being; and WHEREAS,national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve with,both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of additional volunteers; and WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and it I 'I i I I WHEREAS,the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with the Eagle County Commissioners to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and WHEREAS, Eagle County is joining with the National League of Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the impact of service on the Day of Recognition for National Service on April 1, 2014. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners hereby recognizes April 1, 2014, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourages residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in Eagle County and thank those who serve and find ways to give back to their communities. MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the f'') day of April, 2014. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST: OARD OF COUNT of ^A MI IONE ' 4• die, - • * ?''`� ' I iii _ k-_ L� Teak J. S onton / ratoR„,• , H. Ryan, Chairman Clerk to the Board o County Commissioners ( /La Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Kathy C(Tier- Henry Commis •ner Commissioner 1 seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Chandler-Hen/ry lQ.�„ " This Resolution passed by�/ 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. - S tk. , ,