HomeMy WebLinkAboutR23-012 Recognizing 2023 as the 140th Anniversary of the Establishment of Eagle County DocuSign Envelope ID:CDFBD7AF-942B-4440-BAEE-81BF1831A7C9
Commissioner McQueeney moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-012
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING 2023 AS
THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS,Eagle County, located in the state of Colorado, will celebrate its one hundred
fortieth year as a county in 2023,marking more than a century of rich history, extraordinary human
endeavor, indomitable civic engagement, heroic individual achievement, selfless sacrifice, innovative
governance,resilient local economy, audacious determination, and pervasive compassion; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County was established by the Colorado legislature on February 11, 1883,
it built a proud heritage with a legacy of governance distinguished by excellence, accomplishment,
professionalism, and ingenuity, and it provides a robust range of public services to its residents to
include mass transit, open space, a vast network of trails,housing assistance, childcare opportunities,
road and bridge maintenance, and many others; and
WHEREAS,the county takes its name from the spectacular Eagle River, and recognizes Eagle
County's original inhabitants and oldest residents of Colorado—the Ute Indians, created by Sinawav the
Creator and placed in the mountains, distinguished as hunters,basket weavers, strong warriors, and
protectors of their lands; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County personifies the wild beauty of the American West and is home to
the White River National Forest, The Flat Tops Wilderness Area, the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area,
Sylvan Lake State Park,the Gore Range, the Sawatch Range, Mount of the Holy Cross,the Eagle
River,the Colorado River,the Roaring Fork River; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County is a premier outdoor recreation destination offering residents and
visitors alike world class rodeo, fishing, hunting,hiking,biking, golfing, skiing, snowboarding, and
diverse other outdoor recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS,the rugged landscape of the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument
serves as an enduring testament to a pivotal moment in America's military history, as these peaks and
valleys forged the elite soldiers of the famed 10th Mountain Division, the Army's first and only
mountain infantry division, which helped liberate Europe in World War II ; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County enjoys a resilient economy that began with mining,railroads,
ranching, and farming, and has expanded to include outdoor recreation,hospitality, and real estate; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County is distinguished by an unmatched level of civic involvement
evidenced by more than 70 local non-profits offering a range of services including sports instruction,
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classical music education, higher education scholarships, life-saving medical intervention, land and
water conservation, senior care,housing,mental health services, arts and culture and many others; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County is many things to many people, but one thing to everyone—a
cherished and unique community.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,2023 be proclaimed"The 140th Anniversary of the Establishment of Eagle County,"
and that we applaud the pioneers who arrived with determination and a vision at all stages of the
county's development. We call upon all residents, community and faith-based organizations,
businesses, and government agencies to celebrate our county's remarkable history while contributing
to the foundation for an even more illustrious future for our posterity. Through its values and actions,
the residents and County of Eagle have made our community a better place to live for all.
THAT,the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for
the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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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 14th day of March , 2023.
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Commissioner scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been
called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado