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Commissioner moved adoption of
the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COI~IISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - ,~`~
DECLARING THE WEER OF APRIL 22 - 26, 1996
EARTH AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, there has been an increased awareness of actions
having direct and indirect impacts on our local environment; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Eagle County and the surrounding
areas are concerned that steps be taken to preserve the quality of
the environment for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, April 22nd marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of the
first Earth Day, a day established to increase people's awareness
of their environment and the effect their actions have on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, there is an international, national and local effort
to involve as many entities as possible in the twenty-sixth
anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special events, the
media and local efforts; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Awareness Week is to bring into
focus within Eagle County the understanding that the preservation
and improvement of our environment is the responsibility of each
individual; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County
recognizes the importance of addressing environmental issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Board of
Commissioners, Eagle County, State of Colorado, do hereby designate
the week of April 22 - 26, 1996 as Earth Awareness Week.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County~f Eagle, State f Colorado, at its regular meeting
held the -.~ day of 1996.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
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By : -~ ~ ~ BY = '
Sara J. Fisher George Gates, Chairman
. Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
Johnnette Phillips, mmissioner
James E. Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
Commissioner _ •_ ~ ~ ~ ) seconded adoption
of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote
was as follows:
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner Goerge A. Gates
Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.
This resolution passed by a ,_.//'~?/j~~~--~-~~~---` vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.