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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170798.tiffa? Dn n fil Dm a A WILLIAM "BILL" WEBSTER DAY MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to formally recognize the civic contributions of William "Bill" Webster and the value those contributions brought to the residents of Weld County, and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Webster made many contributions to agriculture that revolutionized the cattle industry from new feeding techniques to implementing new computer technology while owning and operating Webster Land and Cattle, and was recently inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, and WHEREAS, he became a public servant to those in Weld County with the election to the Board of Weld County Commissioners in 1991, and he continued in this position until 1998, and WHEREAS, during his term of service, the Board of County Commissioners completed several substantial projects including building the South West Weld Administration Building and bringing services to all of southwestern Weld residents; constructing the western arterial, which is now known as the Two Rivers Parkway; getting voter approval and building a new jail; creating the Department of Public Works and further developing the Weld County Business Park to include a new Health and Planning Services Building; and laying the foundation to becoming a "debt -free" county, and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Webster's civic contributions to Weld County also included being a founder of the Boys and Girls Club of Weld County, continued through his service as a State Representative, serving on numerous boards and commissions throughout the years, including United Way of Weld County, therefore demonstrating his ongoing desire to see Weld County succeed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Board appreciates the passion, loyalty, and dedication William "Bill" Webster has demonstrated to Weld County, without which Weld County would not be the great place it is today, declare that Monday, March 20, 2017, be known as William "Bill" Webster Day. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Julie A. Cozad, Chair( Steve Moreno, Pro Tern Sean P. Conway Clerk to the Board Nx x x x]sg x x x x4CX•X XMXX•XXX•XX•x SrS:Y:Q.{hnohr.. . A� 2017-0798 Hello