HomeMy WebLinkAboutR23-070 Support of Eagle County Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day November 11, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID:74D1 BBOB-AE4A-4540-BA84-721545E7219C
Commissioner scherr moved
adoption of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION No. 2023 - 070
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EAGLE COUNTY VETERANS IN HONOR OF
VETERANS' DAY NOVEMBER 11,2023
WHEREAS,to honor the contributions that service members have made to the cause of
peace and freedom around the world,the United States Congress has designated(5 U.S.C.
6103(a))that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor the
Nation's veterans; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County is home to thousands of military veterans and their families
who have contributed to safety and freedom of their country and actively contribute to the Eagle
County community through teaching programs in the schools,providing scholarships to
deserving graduating high school seniors,participating in funerals and memorial services,
placing wreaths on veterans' gravesites for The Wreaths Across America program, supporting
families of active duty service personnel and promoting patriotism and love of country; and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County Veteran Services Program works to combat
homelessness,promote emotional well-being,prevent suicide,help finding and maintaining
employment, assist with emergency needs,provide assistance in applying for benefits and
support veterans and active duty service personnel families; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County is deeply committed
to supporting veterans-and their family members beyond the filing of compensation and medical
claims to all aspects of a veterans'life through Eagle County Veteran Services Program
including outreach, community partnerships and additional resources for Eagle County's veteran
community.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County honors Eagle County's
Veterans and their families.
DocuSign Envelope ID:74D1BBOB-AE4A-4540-BA84-721545E7219C
THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County desires to acknowledge,
support, and further the Eagle County Veteran Services Program.
THAT, all Eagle County citizens join together to observe Veterans' Day November 11,
2023 and to honor the special men and women who have served this country.
THAT,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County finds, determines, and
declares that this resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED,READ and ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held at the 14th day of November, 2023.
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Matt Scherr
Commissioner
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Jeanne`McQueeney
Commissioner
Commissioner McQueeney 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