HomeMy WebLinkAboutR05-046 Earth Awareness Week April 18-22, 2005
Commissioner S~ moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 46
DESIGNATION of the week of April 18 - 22, 2005 as 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 present
and future generations; and
WHEREAS, April 22, 2005 marks the thirty fifth 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 anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special events,
media coverage 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:
THAT, the week of April 18 - 22,2005 be designated Earth Awareness Week.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that his Resolution is
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
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 April, 2005.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through its BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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T ak J. SImonton
Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners
Commissioner ~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, he vote was as follows:
Commissioner Menconi ~
Commissioner Runyon ~
Commissioner Stone ~
This resolution passed by a ~ - 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.