HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-022 Designating April 5 National Service Recognition Day Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2016- b v v
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 5,2016 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 counties are increasingly turning to national service and
volunteerism as a cost-effective strategy to meet their needs; 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, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps participants serve in more than 50,000
locations across the country, including right here in Eagle County,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,both through their direct service and by 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, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and
patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them
in their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with
county officials and mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen
communities; and is joining with county officials across the country for the Mayor and County
Recognition Day for National Service on April 5, 2016.
APPR•V • S TO FORM
By: it/-_ . .
' Eagle o ty Attorney's Office
By:
Eagle County Commissioners' Office LL
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle
County Colorado do hereby proclaim April 5, 2016, as National Service Recognition Day, and
encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our county; to thank
those who serve; and to 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 5th day of April, 2016
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COMMISSIONERS * '!� `e By:Teak J. Simonton e McQueeney
Clerk to the Board of air
County Commissioners
J..'Ian Ryan
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Kathy C dler-Henry
Commissioner
Commissioner A4- . 0UC.)- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney 44
Commissioner Ryan 1
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
This Resolution passed by v vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.