HomeMy WebLinkAboutR23-037 Designating May 2023 as The Month of the Young Child DocuSign Envelope ID:12A36BA2-F114-440E-9D0C-0C365E1 E70A2
Commissioner McQueeney moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2023 AS THE MONTH OF THE
YOUNG CHILD IN EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Children are fundamental to Eagle County, Colorado's future success, prosperity,
and well-being.
WHEREAS, Supporting Our Workforce through early childhood care and education is a key
Strategic Priority; and supporting families of young children is crucial to creating a better Eagle
County for all; and
WHEREAS, approximately 3,605 children from birth to age five call Eagle County their
home. Demographics suggest that the number of young children in Eagle County will decrease over
the next fifteen years; and
WHEREAS,high-quality early care and education and home visitation programs can help
mitigate the effects of poverty, detect and remediate delays, identify and help prevent child
maltreatment, and lead to positive outcomes for individual children, helping them to be better prepared
for school and more likely to succeed in life; and
WHEREAS, every dollar spent on early care and education contributes $2.25 to the Colorado
state economy according to the Early Milestones research; and
WHEREAS,public policies that support the whole family across multiple domains, including
supports for early learning professionals and quality community-based services for all young children
are essential.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, May 2023 be proclaimed"The Month of the Young Child"in Eagle County, and that
we call upon all residents, community and faith-based organizations,businesses, and government
agencies to create alliances,target investments and build their efforts to strengthen Eagle County,
Colorado's families.
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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DocuSign Envelope ID:12A36BA2-F114-440E-9D0C-0C365E1 E70A2
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 2 3 rd day of May , 2023.
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Jeanne McQueeney
Commissioner
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