HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-040 National Volunteer WeekCommissioner moved adoption
of the foil ing Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - ~~
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
APRIL 18-25, 2010
WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action
that changes the world; and
WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with local community service opportunities through
community service organizations; and
WHEREAS, individuals and communities are at the center of social change, discovering
their power to make a difference; and
WHEREAS, volunteers in United States serve over 8 billion hours a year contributing
over $162 billion into our communities and the nation; and
WHEREAS, during this week all over the nation, service projects will be performed and
volunteers recognized for their commitment to service; and
WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the
recipient; and
WHEREAS, local volunteering and neighboring has a life transforming impact for
individuals in our county; and
WHEREAS, there are over 120 non-profits and community-serving organizations in the
valley that rely on the support of volunteers who serve as a network of support for the
tourism industry and the people who live here
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO;
THAT, the week of April 18 through April 25 is honored as National Volunteer Week in
Eagle County; and
THAT, all members of the community are invited to volunteer in their communities and
share their appreciation of local volunteers and their important impact on our community.
MOVED, READ and ADOPTED by the Board of the County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ~D day of April,
2010.
ATTEST:
COMMISSIONERS
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY
JO `
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Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
Jon Stavney
Commission/er
v~~~`
Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner
Commissioner t-~ seconded adoption of the foregoing c•esolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Fisher
Commissioner Stavney
Commissioner Runyon
This Resolution passed by~l~ote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.