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Commissioner ~-j~~ ~ moved adoption
of the following Resolution
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.2002 - ,~~
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 AS PATRIOT DAY IN EAGLE COUNTY,
SPECIFYING THAT THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES BE DISPLAYED AT
HALF STAFF AND RECOMMENDING THAT EAGLE COUNTY CITIZENS
OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO
LOST THEIR LIVES AS A RESULT OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE
UNITED STATES THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 resulted in thousands of innocent
lives being lost on that day; and
WHEREAS, the events of September 11~` altered our lives, the life of this Nation and the
world; and
WHEREAS, the acts of hatred towards the United States of America strengthened our
Nation's resolve and determination, which resulted in a renewed Spirit of Patriotism; and
WHEREAS, these horrific events affected all Americans, who with courage carried on
with the regular activities of their lives.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners declares September 11, 2002
Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks
against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
THAT, the Eagle County Boazd of County Commissioners display the flag of the United
States at half-staff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the
terrorist attacks.
THAT, the Eagle County Boazd of County Commissioners recommends its citizens
observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a
result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Boazd of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regulaz meeting held the ,~~ day of 3~q 2002.
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County Commissioners
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Commissioner
Commissioner - (~~~~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been c ed, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Tom C. Stone
Commissioner Arn M. Menconi
Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher
This resolution passed by ~~~~~~wote of the Boazd of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
Commissioner