This year marks the 69th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War which commenced on June 25, 1950. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation to show its gratitude and appreciation for all who fought in the Korean War and honors the many Korean War veterans who returned from the fields…
The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County, Colorado recognizes the week of July 15th to July 19th, 2019 as Leadership Pikes Peak Week of Leadership in El Paso County and proclaims its gratitude and support for the graduates and alumni working as Community Trustees in the Pikes Peak Region.
The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region and “Nacho” came to the Board of County Commissioners to talk about National Pet Preparedness Month. If there is an emergency, do you have a plan for your pets and livestock?
June 15th is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlights the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders, and encourages proactive response and prevention. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, June 6, recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a Proclamation. “Abuse, neglect…
Foster families were recognized and thanked for opening their hearts and homes to children in need as the Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized May as National Foster Care Month. “All children deserve and benefit from enduring, positive relationships with caring adults, especially when their own families are in crisis and unable to provide…
VIDEO: Judy Sherbak-Holliday retires from the El Paso Clerk and Recorders Office after 29 years.
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners hereby recognizes February 2019 as Black History Month, in El Paso County, Colorado, and reminds everyone to use this commemoration of Black History Month to serve as a reminder of the need for meaningful dialogue and shared commitment to collective action that uplifts and empowers.
VIDEO: Trudi Hesch was recognized by the Board of County Commissioners for retiring after 31 years serving in the Department of Information Technology.
Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
The Board of County Commissioners recognized Dec. 7, 2018 as Pearl Harbor Day with a reading of a Proclamation at the Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 regular meeting. Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr., a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, read the Proclamation into the record, stating, “December 7, 1941, a…
