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TOWN OF VAIL
PROCLAMATION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2019
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY, 2019
A Valley-Wide Community Read Sponsored by the Towns of Avon, Eagle,
Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail and the County of Eagle
WHEREAS, Community Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America;
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;
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;
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, 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, we, the Vail Town Council, do 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.
Dated this 5th day of February, 2019.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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