TC Res. No. 1990-110
RESOLUTION NO. 90-11
SERIES OF 1990
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21ST - 27TH
EARTH AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, recent times have seen an increased awareness
on the part of local governments and private citizens in those
issues which have direct and indirect impacts on our local
environment; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Vail Valley and the
surrounding area are concerned that steps be taken to preserve
the quality of the environment for the present and for future
generation; and
WHEREAS, there is an increasing awareness on the part
of local citizens that their actions have a direct impact on our
fragile environment; and
WHEREAS, April 22nd marks the twentieth 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 communities as possible in this
twentieth anniversary celebration of Earth Day through special
events, the media and local efforts; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Awareness Week is to bring
into focus within the community the understanding that the
preservation and improvement of our environment is the responsi-
bility of each individual; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail has
recently expressed the opinion that environmental issues are
a high priority for action,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, that the week of April 21st - 27th
be designated as Earth Awareness Week.
ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 1990,
-Gloria McRory,.Mayo - Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Anw), M. 0, ea ~ g & 3 ~ ~ -I-
Dorothy . Gallegos /ffeputy Town Clerk