HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-009 One Book One Valley 2019 Commissioner _,12— moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 00
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY,A VALLEY-WIDE
COMMUNITY READ 2019
WHEREAS, Community Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS,the book"The Last of the Menu Girls"by Denise Chavez, a title of high
literary merit that has high appeal across age and gender lines and will allow us to pursue
programming focused on the book's themes that will resonate with our community. It was
published in 1986 and is available in paperback, Spanish and eBook formats. Ms. Chavez is of
Hispanic descent and a resident of Las Cruces,NM; and,
WHEREAS,this Eagle Valley Community Read will feature book talks & discussions,
special related events such as a Loteria Family Night, Huichol Yarn Painting& storytelling
(Cuentos de Aztlan)hosted by the partnering organizations, and this book will be incorporated
into the curriculum at Colorado Mountain College and the local high schools ; and, there will be
a special Guest Appearance by the author; and,
WHEREAS,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 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 Commissioners (the"Board")hereby promote the One Book One
Valley Initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "The Last of the Menu Girls"to
all Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the Z(9 day of c-tLs •
20 11 .
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Commissioner •vD - N-t-s-icAnded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
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This resolution passed by b vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.