HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-029 Designating May 2019 as Older Americans Month Commissioner VIA CZVV..tt.e.—.L. --t moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2019 -
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2019 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS,Eagle County includes a growing number of older Americans who enrich our community
through their diverse life experiences; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County is committed to strengthening our community by connecting with and
supporting older adults,their families, and caregivers and acknowledging their many valuable contributions to
society; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County recognizes the importance of bringing together all generations and engaging
in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the benefit of all; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County can enhance the lives of older adults in our community bypromoting home -
and community-based services that support independent living; involving older adults in community events and
other activities; and providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,we do hereby proclaim May 2019 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to take
time during this month to recognize older adults and the people who serve them as essential and valuable
members of our community.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado, at its regular meeting held the -T% day of May, 2019.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
4,0 coy BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Board of J ne McQueene
County Commissioners Chair
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Kathy Chandler-Henry
Commissioner
Matt Scherr ,
Commissioner
Commissioner 36-41-1--4-42-- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been
called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney 4-4.•
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 4 C-t-ct
Commissioner Scherr ,Ll-ti,
This resolution passed by l U vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado