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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.