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RESOLUTION NO. \0
Series of 2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, ACKNOWLEDGING
THE MEMBERS OF THE ASPEN GLOBAL WARMING ALLIANCE.
WHEREAS, climate change could be the most critical current threat to Aspen's
way oflife, health, and economy; and
WHEREAS, local actions can help to pave the way for national and international
leadership; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that addressing the potentially
adverse affects of global warming upon the health and economic well-being of its citizens
and guests is, and should be, of the highest priority for the City of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that more should be done to address
the potential risks associated with the phenomenon of global warming, including, but not
necessarily limited to: greenhouse gas reduction activities, energy security and cost
reduction; affordable housing; mobility and, transportation choices; solid waste reduction
and recycling; reliable, affordable water supply; urban and rural forest protection;
sustainable economic development; and, clean air; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved "The Canary Initiative," recognizing that
there is a wealth of expertise in the area, thus calling on other non-profit organizations in
Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley for the establishment of the Aspen Global Warming
Alliance; and
WHEREAS, The Aspen Global Warming Alliance should be free to establish its
own goals and objectives, but should initially attempt to guide the City of Aspen in the
implementation of the Canary Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the founding members involved in the creation of the Aspen Global
Warming Alliance include the Aspen Institute, the Aspen Skiing Company, the Aspen
Global Change Institute, the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, and the Community
Office for Resource Efficiency; and
WHEREAS, additional individuals and organizations have generously offered
their time and effort to assist in guiding the Canary Initiative by becoming a member of
the Aspen Global Warming Alliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
Membership in the Aspen Global Warming Alliance as of this date includes:
City of Aspen
Aspen Institute
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Global Change Institute
Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
Community Office for Resource Efficiency
Susan Joy Hassol; Climate Change Author, Independent Scholar on Climate
Change
Rocky Mountain Institute
New Century Transportation Foundation
Holy Cross Energy
Climate Mitigation Services
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on
the t1I1- day of ~, 2006.
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held /'i}
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