HomeMy WebLinkAboutR96-036 declaring week of april 21-27 national county government weekCommissioner ~~~J~p moved adoption
of the following Res~on:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 96-~~
DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21-27, 1996
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
WHEREAS, counties trace their roots to the English shire of a
thousand years ago.
WHEREAS, county government structures today are as diverse as
the people they represent.
WHEREAS, there are three basic forms of county government -
Commission form, Commission-Administrator form, and County
Executive form - each having a number of distinguishing variations.
WHEREAS, counties provide a wide spectrum of services to their
residents, and county employees are proud of the service they
provide.
WHEREAS, state constitutions legislate the revenue sources
counties may pursue to meet their budget requirements and taxes are
the primary revenue source for counties.
WHEREAS, counties spend more than $140 billion a year in
providing highways, police and fire protection, health and welfare
services, fairgrounds and airports and dozens of other services for
their citizens.
WHEREAS, in a recent Gallup poll of U. S. citizens' attitudes
toward federal, state and local government, individuals said that
local governments gave the most •f or the money and spent tax dollars
most wisely.
WHEREAS, it is time for this nation to recognize that it is
everyone's responsibility to ensure that our children have the
opportunity to grow in a nurturing environment to become self-
reliant and productive adults. Children are this country's most
valuable resource.
WHEREAS, like our children, America's counties are America's
future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO ("the
Board")
THAT, the Board hereby proclaims the week of April 3-9, 1995
as National County Government Week.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that
this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of Eagle County.
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 1996.
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+~ ~... ~ COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
a COLORADO, By and Through Its
ATTEST: ~-_ O~ ~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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By : ,~}.
Clerk to the oard of George Gates
County Commissioners Chairman
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ohnnette Phillips
Commissioner
James E. Johnson, Jr.
Commissioner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the
foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as
follows:
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.
This Resolution passed by p~ --~ vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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