HomeMy WebLinkAboutR21-013 One Book One Valley - 2021 Valley Wide Community Read DocuSign Envelope ID:DDC9D72E-3FDF-41F8-823D-D8BA1D2DAD84
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2021 - 013
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY,A VALLEY-WIDE
COMMUNITY READ 2021
WHEREAS,Community Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,the book"Lab Girl"by Hope Jahren(acclaimed scientist who has built
three laboratories in which she's studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil)was published in 2016
and is now available in paperback, large print, eBook&eAudiobook formats. This book is a
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and a New York Times Notable Book; and
WHEREAS,this Eagle Valley Community Read is the 10th Anniversary year of the One
Book One Valley initiative and, as such,we applied for and were awarded an NEA Big Read
grant to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in Eagle County. The NEA Big
Read, an arts endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest, broadens how the
community understands the world, different communities and fellow humans through the joy of
sharing a good book; and
WHEREAS,this Eagle Valley Community Read will feature book discussions by a
number of groups and organizations throughout the county; a variety of special related programs
hosted by the partnering organizations including,new this year, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens,
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Town of Vail's Department of Environmental
Sustainability; 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 Community Read 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 Board of Commissioners(the"Board")do hereby promote the One Book One Valley
initiative and officially announce and promote the book"Lab Girl"to all Eagle County residents
for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
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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 end day of March
2021.
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Commissioner Scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye _
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.