12-11-2024 Proclamation - Amy PhillipsA
Avon
COLORADO
PROCLAMATION
Town of Avon, Colorado
A PROCLAMATION THANKING AMY PHILLIPS
FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips has served with distinction on the Avon Town Council from 2004-2012 and 2016-2024,
provided steadfast and resolute leadership to the Avon Town Council and staff as Mayor Pro Tern from 2020 to 2022
then Mayor from 2022 to 2024 and with a proven history of "leading into action" on many important community topics;
and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips provided vision and leadership and gave valuable insights and expertise to enhancing the
cultural, artistic and event platforms in Avon; she has attended hundreds of special events as a huge supporter during
her tenure on Avon's Cultural Arts Special Events (CASE) Committee from 2019-2023; and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips has devoted nearly two decades of her life to High Five Access Media on the board of
directors, both as a member and as president. Driven by media transparency and access, Amy has wielded High Five
Access Media through economic uncertainty to being a thriving resource for residents and guests of Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips served as a Colorado Association of Ski Town (CAST) liaison. On the coalition, Amy sought
to support legislation that will benefit and sustain the mountain communities, based on goals that foster growth but
which will ensure an exceptional quality of life for citizens and a positive experience for visitors; and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips's motivation and support for accessible and available transportation and trails drove her to
stand as a "champion" alongside other Eagle County leaders (but in the front!) to develop operating policy and improve
transit services regionally; she has participated in countless hours serving as a Board member on both ECO Transit
and as Chair of Core Transit, helping to shepherd a successful ballot proposal to permanently fund and increase transit
services throughout the Vail Valley; and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips's appointment to the EGE Air Alliance allowed for continual operations of the Eagle County
Regional Airport (EGE) which is a vital part of the Eagle County economy with its vibrant flight service program. Amy
also led and partook in continual, important discussions of concern; and
WHEREAS; Amy Phillips's passion for events, sustainability, transportation, and transparency - and her commitment
to public service - have been an amazing example of exceptional leadership; she has shared her vision and supported
turning Avon's vision into reality on many community topics and her work will inspire us to continue to support Avon to
grow, prosper and be a vibrant community and destination for everyone to live, work and visit for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, Amy Phillips's 16 years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication with a leadership style that
is rooted in recognizing that she serves the people first as she has always taken time to listen and respond to Avon
residents and Avon's business community on any and all matters;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED ON DECEMBER 10T" , 2024, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO, THE FOLLOWING: By virtue of Mayor Amy Phillips's community involvement, leadership,
and dedication, we the Avon Town Council proclaim tomorrow December 11T", 2024, as "Amy Phillips Day" in the
Town of Avon, Colorado, and urge all Avon citizens to congratulate and thank Amy Phillips for her years. q m Nice
to our community.
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BY: 40ATTEST:
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