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Commissioner rj moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 91 - Z3
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PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 20TH - -
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 the present
and for future generations; and
WHEREAS, April 21st marks the twenty -first 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 this twenty -first 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 BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
Week. THAT, the week of April 20th - 26th be designated as Earth Awareness
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the A;` day of
a p . 1991.
County Commissioners
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Donald H. Welch, Commissioner
Commissioner (� H i seconded adoption of the foregoing
resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner George A. Gates 7q-d —a-
Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson q
Commissioner Donald H. Welch q -b,6 -e
This Resolution passed by % *- d vote of the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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