HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-011 One Book One Valley Commissioner V DUU'/--144..444-4 moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION No. 2016- 0 I
RESOLUTION PROMOTING ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY 2016
WHEREAS, community-read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of
cities and principalities throughout the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the book"We Are Called to Rise"by Laura McBride, writer,
community college teacher and graduate of Yale who resides in Las Vegas,NV, is
McBride's first novel and was partially completed during her residency at Yaddo; and
WHEREAS, this Eagle Valley community-read will feature book talks and
discussions, film showings, special related programs such as a writing workshop, art
programs, a letter writing class and stress management seminar hosted by the partnering
organizations, and a special guest appearance by the author; and
WHEREAS,the Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley
Library District, Colorado Mountain College, and the Bookworm of Edwards 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"We Are Called to Rise"
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 1st day of March
2016.
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Kathy .., dler-Henry
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Commissioner p41,-,. seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney t4-4,
Commissioner Ryan 14, ti
Commissioner Chandler-Henry b
This Resolution passed by3`bvote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.