HomeMy WebLinkAboutR21-089 Honor of Veterans' Day November 11, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID:2277F82A-47B5-4926-94E6-AF8644989D34
Commissioner / l . UC-e--(16_ moved adoption of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION No.2021 -
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EAGLE COUNTY VETERANS IN HONOR OF
VETERANS' DAY NOVEMBER 11,2021
WHEREAS, to honor the contributions that service members have made to the
cause of peace and freedom around the world, the United States Congress has designated
(5 U.S.C.6103(a))that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday
to honor our Nation's veterans; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County is home to thousands of military veterans and their
families who have contributed to safety and freedom of their country and actively
contribute to the Eagle County community through teaching programs in the schools,
providing scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors, participating in
funerals and memorial services,placing flags on veterans' gravesites every Memorial Day,
contributing thousands of hours to the community rummage sale, supporting families of
active duty service personnel and promoting patriotism and love of country; and
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Veteran Services Program works to combat
homelessness, promote emotional well-being, prevent suicide, help with finding and
maintaining employment, assist with emergency needs,provide assistance in applying for
benefits and support veterans and active duty service personnel families; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County is deeply
committed to supporting veterans and their family members beyond the filing of
compensation and medical claims to all aspects of a veterans'life through the Eagle County
Veteran Services Program including outreach, community partnerships and additional
resources for Eagle County's veteran community.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle,State of Colorado:
THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County honors Eagle
County's Veterans and their families.
THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County desires to
acknowledge, support and further the Eagle County Veteran Services Program.
THAT,all Eagle County citizens join together to observe Veterans'Day November
11, 2021 and to honor the special men and women who have served this country.
DocuSign Envelope ID:2277F82A-47B5-4926-94E6-AF8644989D34
THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County finds, determines
and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of .
the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED,READ and ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of November, 2021.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO,By and Through Its BOARD
7i Witt' OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to -- - .rdeef4o ./oRAoo Matt Sc4erp1E7B2D718Eo473
County Commissioners Chair
DocuSigned by:
Kathy tr-Flimy
Commissioner
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. Jeanne l@AA47A
Commissioner
Commissioner C ham,I er- cr, seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution.
The roll having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr cZ
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Q
Commissioner McQueeney a
This resolution passed by 3
(; vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County f Eagle, State of Colorado