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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR06-047 - Earth Awareness Week Commissioner ~ moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 06 . {)Lf71 DESIGNATION of the week of April 17 - 23, 2006, "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, 2006 marks the thirty sixth (36th) 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 17 .23,2006 be designated Earth Awareness Week. 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. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 17th day of April, 2006. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Commissioner S~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Runyon ~ Commissioner Stone ~ Commissioner Menconi This resolution passed by a '?/O vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.