12-13-2022 Proclamation - Sarah Smith-HymesAvon
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PROCLAMATION
Town of Avon, Colorado
A PROCLAMATION THANKING SARAH SMITH HYMES FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Sarah Smith Hymes has served with distinction on the Avon Town Council since November 18, 2014, and
provided steadfast and resolute leadership to the Avon Town Council and staff as Mayor from 2018 to 2022; and
WHEREAS, Sarah championed the Town's support of Eagle Valley Transportation Authority formation process which
will significantly improve regional transportation for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, Sarah has been a passionate advocate of the Town's climate action goals and policy implementation; led
the establishment of a Sustainability Coordinator position; successfully advocated for the adoption of many climate
action policies; participated in the formation of the Climate Action Collaborative Governing Board; served as the first
Chairperson of the Climate Action Collaborative Governing Board; represented the Avon community with Colorado
Communities for Climate Action; and
WHEREAS, Sarah has been a diligent and perspicacious representative of Avon's water resources protection while
serving as the Town's representative on the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority; and
WHEREAS, Sarah has been a recognized leader among ski town communities and served on the Board of Directors
of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns; and
WHEREAS, Sarah's efforts and dedication to Community Housing advanced many housing policies, including adopting
the Town of Avon Community Housing Plan; establishing the Mi Casa Avon deed restriction program; adopting policies
and code amendments to provide incentives for Community Housing and enact inclusionary zoning to require
Community Housing; establishing funding sources for Community Housing; and serving on the Eagle Bend, Buffalo
Ridge and Kayak Crossing non-profit corporation Board of Directors; and,
WHEREAS, Sarah has served as the Town of Avon's representative on the Economic Advisory Council of Eagle County
and served as the Town's liaison for the Village (at Avon) development; and
WHEREAS, Sarah successfully prevailed on a misguided recall effort which reaffirmed her support by the Avon voters
for a third time during her years of service, and at all times maintained the dignity, decorum, integrity and professionalism
befitting of an Avon leader throughout the recall process; and,
WHEREAS, Sarah's years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to take the time to listen and respond
to Avon residents and Avon's business community on any and all matters; and,
WHEREAS, lastly (and possibly most importantly) nary a misspelling or grammar inadequacy escaped her watchful
eye for eight years, which is a testament to her dedication to Avon's interests by carefully reading volumes and volumes
of materials regarding Town of Avon business.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED ON DECEMBER 13, 2022, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO, THE FOLLOWING: By virtue of Councilor Sarah Smith Hymes' community involvement,
leadership, and dedication, we the Avon Town Council proclaim December 14, 2022, as "SARAH SMITH HYMES
DAY", in the Town of Avon, Colorado, and urge all Avon citizens to congratulate and thank Sarah Smith Hymes,for her
years of public service.
TOWN OF AVON
BY:
Phi
, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Miguel Jau
nueva, Town Clerk