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Commissioner ST~~--~'L`'1 moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.2010 - ~~~
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2010 AS
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado (hereinafter "the Board"), wishes to acknowledge the 6,000 citizens of Eagle
County 60 and older; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Eagle County are among one of our most treasured
resources, united by historical experiences, strengthened by diversity, and interpreting
events through varied perspectives and backgrounds to bring wisdom and insight to our
community; and
WHEREAS, increasing numbers of adults are reaching retirement age and remaining
strong and active for longer than ever before: and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Eagle County deserve recognition for the contributions
they have made and will continue to make to the culture, economy, and character of our
community and our nation; and
WHEREAS, our community can provide that recognition and respect by improving the
quality of life for older Americans by:
Increasing their opportunities to remain active and engaged in community life:
Providing support systems to maintain the dignity, independence, and self-
determination of older Americans as they age; and
Combating ageist attitudes by honoring their past, present, and future
contributions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT the month of May 2010 be proclaimed Older Americans Month in Eagle
County.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 18th day of May,
2010.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
4~G1.F coG BOARD OF COUNTY
~ COMMISSIONERS
a
ATTEST: ~
'rk'fo the Bard o~ Sara J. Fisher
County Commissioners Commissio ~ r a d Chairman
J n Stavney
commissioner
~~
Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner
Commissioner ~-tS~~- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Fisher ~'^
Commissioner Stavney
Commissioner Runyon , S ~~ j
Y
This Resolution passed by ~ vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.