HomeMy WebLinkAboutR06-049 - honoring Corporal Nate Smith
Commissioner ~ moved adoption of the
following Resolution
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2006- OL{7'
HONORING CORPORAL NATE SMITH FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND
SACRIFICE FOR EAGLE COUNTY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, Gypsum resident, Corporal Nate Smith was assigned to the 1 st
Reconnaissance Battalion of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Smith served many missions in the Fallujah area of Iraq
where he was wounded in a car bomb attack while on duty; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Smith was treated in the field for his injuries and returned
immediately to service with his team after which he was awarded the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, After Corporal Smith completes a well deserved leave in Colorado,
he will return to duty on a naval ship deployment; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State
of Colorado on behalf of the citizens of Eagle County extends their gratitude to and
commends Nate Smith for his courage while in service to his country; and
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 the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado honors Corporal Nate Smith for his contributions and sacrifice to Eagle County
and the United States of America.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 25th day of April,
2006.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Clerk to the Board of Chairman
County Commissioners
Commissioner
Commissioner ~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon ~
Commissioner Stone
Commissioner Menconi ~/T
This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.