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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.
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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
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Teak J. Simonton Je McQueeney
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Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
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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 ,,
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This Resolution passed by /U vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.