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R E S 0 L U T I 0 N 13-87
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK,COLORADO:
WHEREAS,we the citizens of Estes Park have owned and
controlled our own electric utility system since 1945;and
WHEREAS,our utility provides us with efficient,reliable
and cost—effective electric service;and
WHEREAS,public power systems like ours operate without
profit,allowing all benefits to flow entirely to us,the local
consumers,and to our community;and
WHEREAS,community—owned,public power systems ensure
competition and,thus,lower rates throughout the entire electric
utility industry nationwide;and
WHEREAS,more than 2,000 public power systems across the
country will join together the week of October 4 -10 to cele
brate the contributions of community—owned public power.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO that the week of October 4 -10
be designated “PUBLIC POWER WEEK”in Estes Park.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Estes Park community join
with others served by locally—owned electric systems in a
celebration of public power.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Estes Park community should
undertake appropriate activities,honors and celebrations in
recognition of public power and its wide-ranging benefits.
DATED this 11th day of August,1987.
Mayor
ATTEST:
T n Clerk P4t’7-
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