HomeMy WebLinkAboutR05-056 Older American's Month - May 2005
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Commissioner te;.~:z;fH/] moved adoption
of the follo ng Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ofthe County of Eagle, State of Colorado
(hereinafter "the Board"), wishes to acknowledge that Eagle County is home to nearly 4000
citizens aged 60 years or older; and
WHEREAS, the older Americans of Eagle County are vital participants in our community life
with one another; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County's older citizens through their vocations, avocations, volunteerism, and
active promotion of community wellbeing defY misconceptions about aging; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County appreciates and recognizes the contributions of our older citizens,
seeks to understand and address their evolving needs and support their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, our society is founded on intergenerational cooperation, and benefits from our
collective efforts to bridge generations; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Older Americans Act by
the United States Congress;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
That the month of May, 2005 be designated Older Americans Month in Eagle County.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the
public health, safety and welfare ofthe residents ofthe 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 10th day of May, 200S.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Thr g 'Its
BOARD F 0 TY COMMISSIONERS
By:
Commissioner and Vice-Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner #/~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Menconi
Commissioner Runyon
Commissioner Stone
This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.