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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-008 One Book One Valley 2017 Commissioner te- (U'L �-u moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORA , y mn RESOLUTION No. 2017- WO RESOLUTION PROMOTING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY 2017 WHEREAS, community-read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and principalities throughout the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the book "High Divide" by Lin Enger, writer, and English teacher at Minnesota State University, is Enger's second novel; and WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community-read will feature book talks and discussions, special related events such as a lecture on the Indian Wars, a Horseshoe Art program, a presentation on the Ute Native Americans and the History of the Slopes, and Pioneer Days hosted by the partnering organizations, and a special guest appearance by the author; and WHEREAS, the Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Bookworm of Edwards, Colorado Mountain College, Battle Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School and Vail Mountain School have resolved to bring this valley-wide reading program to the citizens of Eagle County; and WHEREAS, the One Book One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared enjoyment of reading throughout Eagle County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Eagle County commissioners do hereby promote the One Book One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "High Divide" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 7th day of March, 2017. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its eck, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATT 41110:4 �*.. • P By: A A`„ ler 'to the Board of i n . Ryan County Commissioners Chai t4 f/4 Kathy Ch: dler-Henry Commissioner y11162Leiv nn e McQueen mmissioner Commissioner h-p Lk.4.-- 11-t-e j fit.'-cieconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan v M Commissioner Chandler-Henry 41- Commissioner McQueeney t4-t. This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado