HomeMy WebLinkAboutR00-058 Earth Awareness WeekCommissioner A, moved adoption of
the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NW00 - — 0 420
DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 17 - 23, 2000
EARTH AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, there has been an increased awareness of actions
having direct and indirect impacts on our local environment; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Eagle County and the surrounding
areas are concerned that steps be taken to preserve the quality of
the environment for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, April 22, 2000 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the
first Earth Day, a day established to increase people's awareness
of their environment and the effect their actions have on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, there is an international, national and local effort
to involve as many entities as possible in this anniversary
celebration of Earth Day through special events, media coverage and
local efforts; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Awareness Week is to bring into
focus within Eagle County the understanding that the preservation
and improvement of our environment is the responsibility of each
individual; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County
recognizes the importance of addressing environmental issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Board of
Commissioners, Eagle County, State of Colorado, do hereby designate
the week of April 17 - 23, 2000 as Earth Awareness Week.
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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
Rj'Z-- day of m , �,c,Q, 2000.
ATTEST:
By: By
Sara J. Fisher
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner seconded adoption
of the foregoing resolution. T roll having been called, the vote
was as follows:
Chairman Tom C. Stone Q �_
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher
This resolution passed by a `0 vote of the Board of
County'Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
Tom C. Stone, Chairman