HomeMy WebLinkAboutR08-059 Designating National Public Works WeekCommissioner ~y~~~'"~~ moved adoption
of the following proclamation:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.2008 -
Designating the week of May 18th through May 24, 2008, as "National Public Works
Week".
WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the
health, safety, and well-being of the people of Eagle County.
WHEREAS, those facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of
public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local
governments throughout Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, those individuals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems,
recycling and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital
to the citizens and communities of Eagle County; and
WHEREAS it is in the interest of the public for citizens and civic leaders to understand the
role that public infrastructure plays in -
A. protecting the environment;
B. improving public health and safety;
C. contributing to economic vitality; and
D. enhancing the quality of life in every community of Eagle County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the
week of May 18th through 24th, as National Public Works Week"; recognizes and celebrates the
important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve:
A. The public infrastructure of Eagle County; and
B. The communities that those professionals serve; and
C. Urges citizens and communities throughout Eagle County to join with representatives of the
BoCC and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are
designed to pay tribute to the public works professionals of Eagle County; and
D. To recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to Eagle
County.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this resolution is an important
acknowledgement for the health and safety of the traveling public in the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 20th day of May, 2008.
ATTEST:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Teak J. Simonton ~ ~
Clerk to the Board of " ~~ Ate'`
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County Commissioners
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Peter F. Runyon
Chairman
Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon
Commissioner Fisher
Commissioner Menconi
This resolution passed by ~~6
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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