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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR91-033 Earth Awareness Week3 Commissioner rj moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 91 - Z3 Z�Wi 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 P j 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 in y; w 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. -2-