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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR15-032 Week of the Young Child Commissioner IM C,QV , .'-t. moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO.2015 - 6 51-- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 27th- MAY 1st,2015 AS WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN EAGLE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter"the Board"), wishes to acknowledge the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs; and WHEREAS, Caring For Kids, Early Head Start, Eagle County Early Childhood Council, Eagle County Early Childhood Programs, Eagle County School District, Early Childhood Partners, The Youth Foundation and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 27th-May 1st 2015; and WHEREAS, these organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities, which are crucial to the growth and development of young children, and to build better futures for everyone in Eagle County; and WHEREAS, all young children and their families across the country and in Eagle County deserve access to high-quality early education and care; and WHEREAS, teachers and others who make a difference in the lives of young children in Eagle County deserve thanks and recognition; and WHEREAS, public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children's futures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, April 27th—May 1st, 2015 be proclaimed The Week of the Young Child in Eagle County and all citizens are encouraged to work towards targeting investment in early childhood in our communities. 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 V?) day of April, 2015. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY Vii COMMISSI G NERS ATTEST: v I 31 ugi v %Loge By l I _I� Clerk to the Board of Kathy Ch dler-Henry County Commissioners Chairman • r/ i J ne McQueeney mmiss'oner / /' yan ommissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Chairman Kathy Chandler-Henry 4.14 Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney 41 Commissioner Jill Ryan 3 This Resolution passed by / 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.