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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR15-010 One Book One Valley 2015 Commissioner moved adoption of the f lowing Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION No. 2015- t /b RESOLUTION PROMOTING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY 2015 WHEREAS, community-read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and counties throughout the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the book "The Cold Dish" by Craig Johnson, American novelist and playwright who resides in Ucross Wyoming, is Book 1 of the Walt Longm ire Mystery Series. This book, Johnson's debut novel, which celebrates its 1O anniversary this year, brings to life the vast Wyoming landscape, its people, and a wonderful new character in Sheriff Walt Longmire; and WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community-read will feature book talks and discussions, film showings, special related programs such as Western-themed Murder Mystery Nights hosted by the partnering organizations, and a special guest appearance by the author; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library District, Colorado Mountain College, and the Bookworm of Edwards have resolved to bring this valleywide 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 "The Cold Dish" 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 10th day of March 2015. r 'a COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF yt,1 1. . COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST: * * BOARD OF OUN Y COM ISSI•NERS BY: _ Teak J. Simonton Kat y Clandler-Henry 10 Clerk to the Board of Chairman County Commissioners . anne McQueene el ommissioner Jill'.n H. Ryan •mmissioner Commissioner 0 e, ' 'onded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote Is as follows: Commissioner Chandler-Henry Commissioner McQueeney t , Commissioner Ryan ,../ This Resolution passed by 7 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.