TC Res. No. 2014-25 Support of Colorado Proposition 105, Labeling Genetically Modified FoodTOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -25
Series of 2014
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COLORADO PROPOSITION 105,
"LABELING GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD"
WHEREAS, Proposition 105 causes a ballot question ( "Ballot Measure ") to be referred to the
Colorado voters which Ballot Measure proposes amendments to the Colorado Revised Statutes to
mandate the labeling of foods modified or treated with genetically modified materials as
"Produced with Genetic Engineering," commencing July 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent of the Ballot Measure is to promote consumer awareness,
understanding and informed choice and the purpose and intent of the Ballot Measure is not to
restrict or ban "Genetically Modified Organisms" (GMO's); and
WHEREAS, informed consumer choice, nutrition and safety are extremely important in the
State of Colorado's food supply and the Town of Avon residents and Coloradoans have a right to
know when food products for consumption which food products are Produced with Genetic
Engineering; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 1- 45- 117(1)(b)(III), the Avon Town Council may pass a
resolution supporting a ballot measure; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Avon Town Council fully supports and
endorses Colorado Proposition 105.
BE IT FURTHERE RESOLVED that the Avon Town Clerk is directed to is hereby directed to
report the passage of this Resolution and distribute the Resolution to the public through
established, customary means other than paid advertising.
ADOPTED October 14, 2014.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attest:
Rich Carroll, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, WFNn Clerk