HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-068 Constitution Week in Eagle County September 17-23, 2019 Commissioner 011-141-41-_ moved adoption
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2019 AS
CONSTITUTION WEEK IN EAGLE
COUNTY
WHEREAS,The Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our
liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by
law; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2019, marks the two hundred and thirty-second
anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent
document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will
commemorate it; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by
the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as
Constitution Week,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, The week of September 17-23, 2019 be proclaimed Constitution Week in Eagle
County.
THAT,all citizens are encouraged to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an
American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.
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 C.RkEnty Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the n riv day of swit...Avt6m,„2.0 lit .
tF COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
Ci �a OLORADO, By and Through Its
-kW •ARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Clerk to the Board of Jeanne cQuee -y
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Kathy Cha r er-Henry a►
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Matt Sc - r
Commissioner
Commissioner C f9 N1j(j. i. - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney 1--t.6
Commissioner Chandler-Henry a. H
Commissioner Scherr i•
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado