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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-036 May 2016 Older Americans Month Commissioner 0.1416c tp Ucs4- - I -.1 r2- moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -0�(9 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2016 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH WHEREAS, Eagle County includes a community of older Americans who deserve recognition for their contributions to our nation; and WHEREAS,Eagle County recognizes that older adults are trailblazers—advocating for themselves,their peers, and their communities—paving the way for future generations; and WHEREAS,Eagle County is committed to raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as possible; and WHEREAS,we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older adults successfully contribute to and benefit from their communities; and WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by: • Promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and social involvement. • Emphasizing home- and community-based services that support independent living. • Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions and experience of older adults. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County do hereby proclaim May 2016 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to take time this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as powerful and vital individuals who greatly contribute to our community. [REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] . • ' '- TOFORM By: Eagle 4 ounty Attorney's Office By: Eagle County Commissioners' Office MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of May, 2016. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF '01i COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST: I "•\e, BOARD OF COUNTY * * COMMISSIONERS � _�. _ ��PO� B m` .h. u, y: Teak J. Simonton Je McQueeney Ch ' Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners /, ` /1 A Kathy C F. dler-Henry Commissioner Jill ','an Commissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,the vote was as follows: Commissioner McQueeney " Commissioner Chandler-Henry ti. Commissioner Ryan ,, 3 This Resolution passed by /U vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.