HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-030 Designating the Week of April 22-28, 2018 as Earth Awareness Week Commissioner WICQU -ia-`moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2018- °5o
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 22-28,2018 AS"EARTH AWARENESS WEEK"
WHEREAS,the decisions we make as individuals and as an organization have direct and
indirect impacts on environmental health and sustainability; and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Eagle County want the quality of our environment to be
sustained for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County(hereinafter the
"Board") considers preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to
ensure the health, safety, welfare, and economic well-being of its citizens;and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Government has adopted the Climate Action Plan for the
Eagle County Community and is working to improve our environmental performance by
implementing action plans that promote clean air(reducing our greenhouse gas emissions from
fossil fuel consumption);conserve water;reduce paper use;promote waste diversion and
recycling; and incorporate clean, renewable energy to support our county operations;and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Government is committed to conduct ongoing monitoring
and reviews of our processes as part of our environmental management system to assure our
actions align with our environmental objectives;and to remain compliant with all applicable
environmental regulations; and
WHEREAS, April 22, 2018 marks the forty-eighth (48th) anniversary of the first Earth
Day, a day established to increase environmental awareness and encourage individuals to
consider how their individual actions affect the environment;and
WHEREAS,there are also global efforts to involve communities in the celebration of
Earth Day through special events,media coverage and local efforts; and
WHEREAS,designating a week in April as Earth Awareness Week is one of the many
ways that Eagle County government can promote environmental awareness and education
through community outreach.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the week of April 22 - 28, 2018 be designated Earth Awareness Week.
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 this 24th day of April, 2018.
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Jillian H. Ryan
Commissioner
Commissioner eitOUlj -- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 4Q-a •
Commissioner McQueeney 14.-.. "
Commissioner Ryan
This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado