HomeMy WebLinkAboutR93-039 National County Government WEek April 17-24Commissione !p_moved adoption of
the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 93--3Q
DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 17 - 24, 1993
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
WHEREAS, County Government has a long and rich history and is one of the oldest
forms of local government in America; and
WHEREAS, during the 1800s and the early part of this century, the primary functions
of county government involved the administration of justice, law enforcement, and the building
and maintenance of roads. In recent decades, the responsibilities of county government have
grown enormously; and
WHEREAS, the duties of our nation's county governments now range from the
preservation of public safety to environmental protection. Every county is unique, but most
provide such services as directing housing and community development programs; maintaining
parks, airports and transit systems; and working to solve area -wide problems such as air and
water pollution, solid waste disposal, and drug trafficking; and
WHEREAS, counties care for America. For many ill, elderly and low- income
Americans, the county is often the only available source of help in obtaining health care and
other social services. Counties not only provide health care, but also promote wellness and
health prevention and make their citizens aware of such health hazards as radon; and
WHEREAS, counties, serving rural, suburban and urban residents, range in size from
Loving County, Texas, with 107 residents to Los Angeles County, California, with population
of 9 million. Employing more than 2 million people, county governments spent more than $132
billion last year to provide services to the public; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and valuable service provided
by our nation's counties.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO ( "the
Board "):
THAT, the Board hereby supports April 17 - 24, 1993, as National County Government
Week.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, state of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the /-.� day of
1993.
FR COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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ATTEST: " ""°"
By: p By: ,tee'/ rg - J
Clerk to th Board of George A ates, Chairman
County Commissioners
Commissione seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the votg was as follows:
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner James A. Johnson
This resolution passed by 3 -0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.