HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-031 Promoting One Book One Valley 2018 Commissioner 4 t'K- `—'k-`" moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2018 - 0 5 t
RESOLUTION PROMOTING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY 2018
WHEREAS,community read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the book"Underground Airlines"by Ben H.Winters (a writer of novels,
short stories and works for theater who resides in Los Angeles, CA) is a New York Times
bestseller. This book tells the compelling story of a man coming to terms with his past while
describing"an alternate history that isn't alternate enough," according to the author; and
WHEREAS,this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks and discussions,
special related events such as movie nights, a writing contest, a table talk panel 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, Vail
Mountain School, Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy, First Bank, and the Four Seasons Vail
have resolved to bring this valley-wide community read 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 Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") hereby promotes the One
Book One Valley initiative and officially announces and promotes the novel "Underground
Airlines" to all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County carmissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1'1 In day of I11-PfZt'_
2018.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
,c°� COLORAD•, By and Through Its
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Clerk to the Board of athy andler-Henry
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Jillian H. Ryan
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Commissioner N^e. QVLL_4 L seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 1
Commissioner Ryan pith
Commissioner McQueeney tQ�►
This resolution passed by_ vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.