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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR97-044 Earth Awareness WeekCommissioner M,nCrn moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 97 - DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21 - 25, 1997 EARTH AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, there has been an increased awareness of actions having direct and indirect impacts on our local environment; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Eagle County and the surrounding areas are concerned that steps be taken to preserve the quality of the environment for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, April 22nd marks the twenty- seventh anniversary of the first Earth Day, a day established to increase people's awareness of their environment and the effect their actions have on the environment; and WHEREAS, there is an international, national and local effort to involve as many entities as possible in the twenty- seventh anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special events, the media and local efforts; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Awareness Week is to bring into focus within Eagle County the understanding that the preservation and improvement of our environment is the responsibility of each individual; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County recognizes the importance of addressing environmental issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Board of Commissioners, Eagle County, State of Colorado, do hereby designate the week of April 21 - 25, 1997.as Earth Awareness Week. t MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, St e of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the S�i� day of , 1997. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO °�EaccF C;, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY e °z COMMISSIONERS G H ATTEST: cO�'Oi1 j By:da _ —By: Sara J. Fisher o nnette Phillips, Chair an Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners a George " ud" Gates, Commissioner sioner Commissioner 63, JP, seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips LY�1C� Commissioner Goerge A. Gates Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. e2z This resolution passed by a CJ " 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.